Shimla weather in December (Himachal Pradesh, India)

Will it be warm or cold in Shimla this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Shimla usually has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Shimla in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 2 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 260 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shimla, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 60%  

Sunshine 260 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in December

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?

For visitors traveling to Shimla, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shimla.

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