Shimla weather in March (Himachal Pradesh, India)

Curious about the March weather in Shimla? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Shimla generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Shimla in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 250 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, October and November generally stand out with 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 57%  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in March

Find out more about the weather in India in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 March?

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 in March.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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