Average Monthly Sunshine in Shimla

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Shimla receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Shimla changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2962 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in August.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 10.0 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 6.6 hours in August.

Shimla’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Shimla enjoys an average of 2962 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Shimla’s wettest month, receives 158 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Shimla Precipitation page.