Month-wise weather, snow, rain and crowds in Kasol, and which month suits your trip.
Kasol is at about 1,580 m in the Parvati valley. It is lower and warmer than Manali, so you can visit it in most months. But rain in the monsoon and cold in winter can change your trip a lot.
The best time to visit Kasol is March to June and September to November. The weather is pleasant, the sky is mostly clear and all the walks and treks are open. Go in late December or January if you want a chance of snow, and avoid July and August because of heavy rain.
Use this table to check the weather, the crowd and the treks for your month. Temperatures are day highs and night lows, and are a rough guide.
| Month | Day / night | Weather | Crowd | Go? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 0°C | Coldest month, chance of snow | Low | For snow |
| February | 12° / 1°C | Cold, old snow on higher hills | Low | Quiet trip |
| March | 17° / 5°C | Cool, flowers start to bloom | Medium | Good |
| April | 22° / 9°C | Pleasant, treks start to open | High | Best |
| May | 27° / 12°C | Warm days, cool nights | Very high | Best |
| June | 29° / 15°C | Warmest month, some rain at the end | Very high | Good |
| July | 27° / 17°C | Heavy rain, road blocks possible | Low | Avoid |
| August | 27° / 17°C | Heavy rain, slippery paths | Low | Avoid |
| September | 26° / 14°C | Rain stops, very green valley | Medium | Good |
| October | 22° / 9°C | Clear sky, sharp views | Medium | Best |
| November | 16° / 4°C | Cold nights, quiet valley | Low | Good |
| December | 11° / 1°C | Very cold, Christmas and New Year crowd | High at year end | For snow |
Weather can change from year to year. Check the forecast a few days before you leave.
This is the most popular time in Kasol. The days are warm and sunny, the river is full and the cafes are busy. It is the best time for walks to Chalal and Grahan and for the Kheerganga trek.
It rains a lot in these months. The road from Bhuntar can close for hours or days because of landslides, and forest paths become slippery. The valley looks very green, but it is not a good time for treks.
After the rain stops, the air becomes clean and the views are the clearest of the year. There are fewer people than in summer, so it feels calm. October is one of the best months of all.
Kasol gets very cold and may get light snow on a few days, mostly in late December and January. Higher villages like Tosh get more snow. Many people come for Christmas and New Year, and the cafes stay cosy with bonfires.
For the Kheerganga trek and long walks, when paths are dry and open.
For a chance of snow. Stay a night in Tosh for more snow.
For a quiet trip with cafes, river walks and few crowds.
For families, when the weather is easy for kids and older people.
For the lowest hotel prices, if you are fine with cold or rain.
For the clearest views and the best photos of the valley.
Know your dates? See what to do in our guide on things to do in Kasol, and the bus, flight and road options in how to reach Kasol. Going to Manali too? Read the best time to visit Manali.
The best time to visit Kasol is March to June and September to November. Days are pleasant, the sky is mostly clear and treks like Kheerganga are open.
Kasol gets light snow on a few days, mostly in late December and January. Snow is more likely higher up in Tosh and Kalga.
July and August get heavy rain. The valley road can close because of landslides, and treks become slippery. It is better to avoid these months, or keep extra days in your plan.
July, August and February are usually the cheapest months, as fewer people travel then. Hotels often give good discounts.
The Kheerganga trek is best from April to June and from September to November. In winter the path is covered in snow and is not safe.
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