Shimla weather in January (Himachal Pradesh, India)

Planning a trip to Shimla in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Shimla generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

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.

With around 240 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, 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

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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 January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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