Shimla weather in March (Himachal Pradesh, India)

Interested in knowing the climate of Shimla in March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

March in Shimla generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Shimla in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 5 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 57%  

Sunshine 250 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in March

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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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