Manali, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Manali, India? If you're planning to go to Manali, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Manali, India

Based on the climate and weather in Manali, the best time to go is October. See below for details.

Important essentials for Manali, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Manali, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly option.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a superb one.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Manali, India by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

If you vacation in Manali during January, you will probably see that it is relatively cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally. There is frost about a third of the time.

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February

February in Manali is chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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March

Traveling to Manali in March, you will notice that it is mild and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 10s C). There is frost once in a while.

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April

If you vacation in Manali during April, you might find that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

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May

If you go to Manali in May, you will notice that it is constantly hot and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 20s C).

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June

June in Manali can be sweltering. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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July

July for Manali is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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August

In August, Manali is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Manali, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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September

If you vacation in Manali during September, you might see that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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October

October for Manali is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

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November

November in Manali is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost once in a while.

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December

Traveling to Manali in December, you will notice that it can be chilly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost 5-10 days this month.

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Activities for Manali, India

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Manali.

If you check out a temple, such as Gauri Shankar Temple, wear:

If you plan to visit Rahala waterfalls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

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