IndiaDharamshala – Winter Capital of Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala — the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh — is known internationally as the site of the Tibetan Government-in-exile. McLeod Ganj town in Upper Dharamshala is the home of the Dalai Lama. His presence and the Tibetan population have made Dharamshala an important tourist destination, hosting many hotels and restaurants, leading to growth in tourism and commerce.[Source]
Comfort Indices
Dharamshala in July
Climate of Dharamshala
Winter snow and sleet are common in Upper Dharamshala such as McLeod Ganj.
Summer starts in early April and peaks in May when temperatures can reach 36 °C/97 °F, and lasts until the start of June. From June to mid-September is the monsoon season, when up to 3,000 mm/118.1" of rainfall can be experienced, making Dharamshala one of the wettest places in the state.
Autumn is mild and lasts from October to the end of November, with the average temperature being around 17 °C/63 °F.
Winter runs through December to late February. Snow and sleet are common during this period in Upper Dharamshala such as McLeod Ganj. Lower Dharamshala receives little frozen precipitation except hail.
Winter is followed by a short, pleasant spring until April. Historically, the Dhauladhar mountains used to remain snow-covered all year long; however, in recent years they have been losing their snow blanket during dry spells.[Source]