January · India
Best time to visit Manali in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manali in January
Average temperature -11°C, 68 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -11°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Manali scores 8.5/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -11°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Manali sits in the Kullu valley beneath the Rohtang pass, with orchards, temples and Himalayan trails.
January is one of the strongest months in Manali (4th)
January sits at -11°C (12°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
68 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Manali at 8.5/10 (4th of 12), just behind March at 9.6/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Manali in January?
- In January, Manali averages -11°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Manali?
- January earns a 8.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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