India's 10 Coldest Cities: Topping this list is Manali in Himachal Pradesh, where temperatures have dropped below 2°C. Following closely are Kulgam and Gangtok. Let's learn more about the 10 coldest cities in India.

The weather varies considerably across different parts of India. As winter intensifies in December and January, temperatures are dropping in many cities across the country, especially in the north and northeast. Due to the cold wave, schools and educational institutions have been closed in several northern states. Let's take a look at the 10 coldest cities in India.

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Top 10 Coldest Cities In India This Winter:

As winter peaks, northern and northeastern cities record freezing temperatures, disrupting daily life, tourism, and school schedules across several states.

Rank

City

State/UT

Temperature (Approx.)

Key Highlights

1

Manali

Himachal Pradesh

2°C

Snowfall, a Himalayan town, major winter tourist destination

2

Kulgam

Jammu & Kashmir

9°C

High-altitude town, harsh winters, clear skies

3

Gangtok

Sikkim

11°C

Capital city, cold climate, scenic mountain views

4

Dharamshala

Himachal Pradesh

~12°C

Hill town, cold winds, popular tourist spot

5

Baramulla

Jammu & Kashmir

13°C

Surrounded by hills and rivers, chilly winters

6

Srinagar

Jammu & Kashmir

13°C

Valley winters, cloudy skies, cold persists

7

Khawaja Bagh

Jammu & Kashmir

11–13°C

Partly cloudy, winter chill

8

Sopore

Jammu & Kashmir

~13°C

Cold climate with intermittent sunshine

9

Darjeeling

West Bengal

~14–15°C

Eastern Himalayas, misty cold weather

10

Bandipora

Jammu & Kashmir

~15°C

Valley town, typical northern winter conditions
 
Leading the list is Manali in Himachal Pradesh, where temperatures plummeted to a chilly 2°C. Light rain in nearby areas further intensified the cold. Nestled high in the Himalayas, Manali is renowned for its freezing winters, attracting visitors with its snowfall, scenic views, and winter activities.
 
Following Manali at rank 2 is Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which experienced temperatures around 9°C under clear, sunny skies. Situated in the Kashmir Valley at a higher altitude, the town faces harsh winters annually.

Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, recorded 11°C and has been ranked third in the list of coldest cities in India. 

In the fourth place comes Dharamshala, followed by Baramulla at rank 5, Srinagar at sixth position, Khawaja Bagh at rank 7, Sopore at eighth rank, Darjeeling at ninth, and Bandipora at 10 rank.