Our verdict
The best time to visit Shimla is January-March
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 34℃ (93℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 1℃ (33℉).
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Shimla, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. August sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in November instead.
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Shimla seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Shimla as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Shimla is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Shimla
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Shimla for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Shimla climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Shimla for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Shimla in January
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 46%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Shimla in February
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Shimla in March
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 45%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 72mm (3") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Shimla in April
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shimla in May
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 35%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shimla in June
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 45%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 109mm (4") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shimla in July
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 297mm (12") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shimla in August
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 323mm (13") over 30 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shimla in September
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 155mm (6") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Shimla in October
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in October, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Shimla in November
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 43%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Shimla in December
- Average temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shimla in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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