Shimla weather in January (Himachal Pradesh, India)

Is Shimla a good destination in January, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Shimla usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 14°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C. January often features the most temperate temperatures compared to other months.

Precipitation

Shimla in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 240 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Shimla.

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 January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 240 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in January

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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