Weather in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra, India is a town in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Sitting at roughly 32.1°N, it falls in the subtropical highland climate zone.
Climate Overview
North India experiences the southwest monsoon from July to September, with occasional western disturbances bringing winter rainfall. Kangra's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Kangra
Kangra's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 2 July. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 20°C, nights around 6°C. Dry and clear, with cold mornings and occasional fog.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 34°C, nights around 26°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 15°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Kangra
Wondering what the weather is like in Kangra right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Our hourly forecast for Kangra covers the next 24 hours with temperature, wind speed and rain probability so you can plan around showers and thunderstorms.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Kangra
Tomorrow's weather, the day after and the full week ahead for Kangra are summarised in the 7-day outlook. Rain, cloud cover and wind direction are all shown.
Air Quality in Kangra
Air quality in Kangra is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Kangra typically enjoys cleaner air than the major metros, though pre-monsoon dust and winter fog can push AQI into the moderate range.
Quick facts about Kangra
Kangra has a population of about 9,158; sits at 32.09°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in early July.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Kangra on this page.
Nearby Cities in Himachal Pradesh
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Himachal Pradesh. See the "More in Himachal Pradesh" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.