Best Time to Visit Himachal Pradesh for Hiking – August Scores 74/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

74/100

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Based on optimal climate

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August, June, July

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-5°C – 13°C

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Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Himachal Pradesh

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	48Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-5°	-1°	35	4.5	9%	dry
February	47Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-4°	1°	42	4.9	12%	dry
March	47Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	6°	39	5.2	10%	dry
April	49Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	41	5.1	12%	dry
May	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	14°	35	6	15%	dry
June	73Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	16°	85	8.2	33%	shoulder
July	72Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	131	11	55%	shoulder
August	74Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	118	9.8	55%	shoulder
September	71Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	69	7.1	38%	shoulder
October	57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	14	2.3	19%	dry
November	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	7°	15	1.7	9%	dry
December	53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-2°	3°	13	1.9	10%	dry