Best time to visit Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh, India

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The best time to visit Khajjiar is October-November

While Khajjiar is a popular destination to visit all year round, October-November is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

The very hottest temperatures in Khajjiar get to around 43℃ (110℉) in the height of summer. The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 5℃ (42℉).

The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Khajjiar are usually in May, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Khajjiar in August. Head over there in October instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.

Below you’ll find loads more detailed information about when to visit Khajjiar, including a monthly climate breakdown, what to pack, and loads of tools and recommendations to help you find flights and accommodation to suit your budget.

Warmest month

June

Least rainfall

October

Most daylight

May

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Khajjiar seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Khajjiar as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Khajjiar is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Khajjiar

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Khajjiar for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Khajjiar climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Khajjiar for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Khajjiar in January

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 44%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 6 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Khajjiar in February

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 48%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 8 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in February, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Khajjiar in March

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 41%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 9 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Khajjiar in April

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 30%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 8 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Khajjiar in May

  • Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average high temperature: 37℃ (99℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 24%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 6 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Khajjiar in June

  • Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average high temperature: 38℃ (101℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 29%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 6 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Khajjiar in July

  • Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 53%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 88mm (3") over 18 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Khajjiar in August

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 122mm (5") over 20 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Khajjiar in September

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 58%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 11 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.

Khajjiar in October

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 37%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Khajjiar in November

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 31%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 3 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Khajjiar in December

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average humidity: 34%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 3 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Khajjiar in December, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Khajjiar is usually June, where temperatures tend to rise to around 38℃ (101℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Khajjiar is generally around October. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in October first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Khajjiar is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Khajjiar, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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