Shimla weather in August (Himachal Pradesh, India)

How's the weather trend in Shimla as August approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Shimla typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 20°C.

Precipitation

Shimla in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 333 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 198 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Shimla. April, May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shimla climate page with graphs.

 

Shimla, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 333 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 88%  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in August

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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