Shimla Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Shimla can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Shimla. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Shimla has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1553 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 357 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 20 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Shimla Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Shimla varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 10.0 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in August, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shimla.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 88%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Shimla in India
During the months of March, April, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
June has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 357 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 300 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
