Best time to visit Shimla

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When is the best time to visit Shimla?

The best time to visit Shimla is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Shimla11
    Jan
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Shimla12
    Feb
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Shimla17
    Mar
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Shimla22
    Apr
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Shimla25
    May
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Shimla26
    Jun
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Shimla23
    Jul
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Shimla22
    Aug
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Shimla22
    Sep
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Shimla21
    Oct
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Shimla17
    Nov
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Shimla13
    Dec

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The weather guide for India (Shimla) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Shimla?

The hottest time of year in Shimla is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Shimla?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Shimla with 410mm on average. There are normally 15 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Shimla?

The sunniest time of year in Shimla is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 74% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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