September · India
Best time to visit Manali in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manali in September
Average temperature 7°C, 104 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
1.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Manali scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Manali sits in the Kullu valley beneath the Rohtang pass, with orchards, temples and Himalayan trails.
September in Manali — the hardest end of the year
September averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 104 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 12th 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 September?
- In September, Manali averages 7°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Manali?
- September 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 September?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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