Hot Days and Heavy Downpours Ahead for Himachal Pradesh This June

If you’re planning a trip or live in Himachal Pradesh, be ready – June 2025 is shaping up to be one of those months where you keep both your umbrella and sunglasses handy. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has signaled a blend of high temperatures and plenty of rain for the start of this year’s monsoon season. Most parts of the state are expected to see daytime temperatures stick between 29°C and 36°C, which is on the hotter side for the hills, especially when you mix in the sticky humidity that monsoon showers bring.

What really stands out this year is the rainfall. The IMD is predicting Himachal Pradesh weather will bring above-normal precipitation across the state in June. If you’re in districts like Kangra or Mandi, watch those rain gauges: Kangra normally gets around 1,622 mm in June, and Mandi sees about 1,097 mm, but early data says these districts could go even higher. That means swollen rivers, lush green landscapes, and the classic monsoon fog rolling over the valleys.

But don’t toss out your sunscreen just yet. Clear, sunny weather will dominate on many June days, especially in hill capitals like Shimla. If you’re there, expect multiple afternoons with temperatures well above 30°C (86°F), which is rare for a city that usually offers a cool escape at this time of year. Locals and tourists might notice longer spells of sunshine, interrupted by sudden bursts of rain.

Heatwave Conditions Ease, But High Hills Stay at Risk

Now here’s a twist: while high temperatures are making headlines, the typical searing heatwaves aren’t expected to hit Himachal Pradesh as hard this June. The IMD suggests that heatwave days will be normal to below-normal for most of the state. However, if you’re up in the mid or high hills, like in Kullu or Lahaul-Spiti, things should stay close to what you’re used to—no extreme surges in heat, but still pretty warm for June.

As June unfolds, you can expect about three to eight rainy days scattered through the month. These showers should keep things green and, hopefully, help offset the warmer afternoons. If you’re out trekking or just enjoying the hills, stay alert for quick weather changes—one minute, bright sunshine, the next, a sudden downpour.

For those tracking weather in nearby regions—like Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, or Uttarakhand—there isn’t any fresh information right now. So, all eyes remain on Himachal Pradesh as it gears up for a dynamic start to this year’s monsoon. Whether you’re a grower, a local business, or a traveler, now’s the time to prep for hot, humid afternoons and the kind of rainstorms that can turn a quiet mountain road into a riverbed within minutes.