SeasonMapDharamshala weather in November
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November in Dharamshala: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Dharamshala · #81 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Dharamshala in November
Other months in Dharamshala
Dharamshala's forum rates September-October as a nice window — the surrounding mountains lush and green after the monsoon, not too hot and not yet winter. Regulars note days stay cool rather than cold, but nights already call for at least a lightweight jumper, with genuinely heavy woolens reserved for November onward.
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Dharamshala climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.9 cm / 2.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 59 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dharamshala in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Dharamshala's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherDharamshala's best weather comes in March, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Dharamshala in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Clear season on the Dhauladhar
1 Oct – 25 NovDry seasonThe rain stops and the wall of rock behind the town is sharp from the terrace of every cafe. The best six weeks for walking, and the last before the pipes start freezing at night.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Dharamshala — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Dharamshala?
Dharamshala in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Dharamshala?
- November in Dharamshala: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Dharamshala on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Dharamshala in November?
- In November, Dharamshala averages a daily high of 17.8°C and a low of 9.6°C, with about 26.4 mm of rain over roughly 4.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dharamshala in November?
- Dharamshala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in November.
- Does it snow in Dharamshala in November?
- Dharamshala sees roughly 6.9 cm of snowfall in November.
Other months in Dharamshala
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Similar destinations in South Asia — November
Within 300 km: Leh's Manali highway season around 25 May – 15 Nov, and Srinagar's Saffron harvest at Pampore around 20 Oct – 15 Nov.