Shimla weather in September (Himachal Pradesh, India)

Looking to travel to Shimla in September? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In September, Shimla typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Shimla in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 176 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

With around 220 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shimla climate page with graphs.

 

Shimla, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 176 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in September

Find out more about the weather in India in September 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 September?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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