March · India
Best time to visit Manali in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manali in March
Average temperature -5°C, 74 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Manali scores 9.6/10 for snow and ski travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around -5°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Manali sits in the Kullu valley beneath the Rohtang pass, with orchards, temples and Himalayan trails.
March in Manali tops the year's climate scores
March averages -5°C (23°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 74 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Manali at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Manali in March?
- In March, Manali averages -5°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Manali?
- March earns a 9.6/10 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 March?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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