Shimla weather in December (Himachal Pradesh, India)
Curious about the December weather in Shimla? This guide provides all the details you need.
In December, Shimla generally has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.
Shimla in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.
The city usually sees around 260 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Shimla in December?
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 in December.
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