Shimla weather in February (Himachal Pradesh, India)

How's the weather trend in Shimla as February approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, Shimla usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. February is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Shimla in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 4 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 245 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shimla, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 245 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in February

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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