Manali (Himachal) weather in November
November in Manali: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 19 rainy days.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#5 of 12 months in Manali · #1275 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
- Days
- 31°C
- Nights
- 24°C
- Wet days
- 19
- Sun
- 8.3 h
- Humidity
- 83%
- Daylight
- 12 h
Traveller notes on Manali in November
Notes from nearby Pondicherry (142 km away)
Manali doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Pondicherry, close enough to share the season.
Pondicherry-forum threads on November travel confirm it sits at the peak of the northeast monsoon, real rain expected and occasionally heavy if a cyclonic system happens to be active offshore. Posters are consistent the rain arrives in spells of three to four days rather than a continuous month-long soak, and genuinely clear stretches with little rain do happen between those wetter runs. One visitor's actual trip logged on-and-off rain, sometimes heavy, but nothing severe enough to derail the itinerary. The standing packing advice is a breathable rain jacket paired with an umbrella rather than heavy waterproof gear, since the heat and humidity make fully sealed rain gear uncomfortable to wear for long. Light, minimal clothing otherwise is the norm regardless of the rain forecast. The record: 29.3C days feeling like a sticky 33C, 23.7C nights, a notably high 301mm across 20.1 days, 82 percent humidity, a 28.9C sea and 8 hours of sun.
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Manali climate normals — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Manali 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.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Manali'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).
Fair weatherManali's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Manali in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Rohtang Pass season
1 May – 15 Nov · usuallyTrail seasonThe pass is open from about May to November and going up needs an online permit, capped daily and gone in the season. Since the tunnel opened underneath it, Lahaul is reachable all year and Rohtang is the scenic option rather than the only one. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Manali — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Manali?
Manali in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Manali?
- November in Manali: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 19 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Manali on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Manali in November?
- In November, Manali averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 309.3 mm of rain over roughly 18.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Manali in November?
- Manali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in November.
Within 300 km: Bengaluru's Kadalekai Parishe around 15 Nov – 15 Dec, and Mysuru's Clear season on 15 Nov – 28 Feb.