Shimla weather in August (Himachal Pradesh, India)

How is the weather in Shimla in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Shimla generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C.

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, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

With around 198 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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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 Shimla in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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