Planning Diwali in the hills? Here is the weather picture for Himachal Pradesh this week, from the IMD Meteorological Centre, Shimla.
The forecast
- Dry across all 12 districts from 5–9 November 2026 — no rain or snow, clear skies for Diwali (8 November), Govardhan Puja (9 November) and Bhai Duj (11 November)
- Rain and snowfall likely on 10–11 November as a fresh Western Disturbance arrives
- Shimla today (6 November): sunny, high around 18°C, low around 4°C
- Manali: days 10–15°C, nights 0–5°C; Solang and Sissu colder; snow in town possible but not guaranteed
Travel notes
- Rohtang Pass closes for vehicles from 15 November
- International Lavi Fair, Rampur Bushahr: 11–14 November 2026
- Shimla’s usual snowfall season is the second half of December to mid-March — do not expect November snow
