Shimla weather in October (Himachal Pradesh, India)

Wondering what the weather is like in Shimla during October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Shimla during October, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Shimla in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. You can typically expect 2 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 280 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. 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 October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 280 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in October

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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