August · India
Best time to visit Manali in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manali in August
Average temperature 9°C, 214 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
1.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 214 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Manali scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 214 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Manali sits in the Kullu valley beneath the Rohtang pass, with orchards, temples and Himalayan trails.
August in Manali — off-season conditions
August averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
214 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 7.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Manali in August?
- In August, Manali averages 9°C, 214 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Manali?
- August earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Manali in August?
- Expect about 214 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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