Best Time to Visit Shimla

Best time: Apr, Oct, May, Nov. Jun is warmest (27.3°C high); Jul is rainiest (408 mm).

Shimla weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan10.92.3785.1
Feb13.14.2726.3
Mar17.28717.9
Apr22.512.6379.9
May26.416.26311
Jun27.317.915110.8
Jul24.117.54088.5
Aug23.317.13037.6
Sep2315.51738.3
Oct20.911.5407.9
Nov16.97156.3
Dec13.54405.1

Average high temperature

Jan 11°
Feb 13°
Mar 17°
Apr 23°
May 26°
Jun 27°
Jul 24°
Aug 23°
Sep 23°
Oct 21°
Nov 17°
Dec 14°

Best months by activity

Overall: AprOctMayNov

Beaches: MayAprOctJun

Hiking: NovAprOctDec

Sightseeing: AprOctMayNov

Shimla quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shimla?

Apr, Oct, May, Nov.

What is the rainiest month?

Jul, about 408 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jun, with average highs of 27.3°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.