Shimla Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Shimla, India has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is May (score: 80/100). Annual average high: 17.2°C, total rainfall: 1511mm.
When is the best time to visit Shimla?
80
May is the best month to visit Shimla with a travel score of 80/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 22.8°C, 12 rain days, and 12.3 hours of daily sunshine.
View May weather details →Travel Score by Month
61
Jan
62
Feb
68
Mar
76
Apr
80
May
75
Jun
63
Jul
61
Aug
64
Sep
79
Oct
77
Nov
70
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Shimla each month?
17.2°C
Avg High
6.2°C
Avg Low
1511mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Shimla get?
Shimla receives 1511mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically July with 347mm, while November is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Shimla?
January
61
9°C
Low: -3°C
8 rain days
Good
February
62
11°C
Low: -2°C
10 rain days
Good
March
68
15°C
Low: 2°C
12 rain days
Good
April
76
19°C
Low: 6°C
12 rain days
Good
May
Best time to visit80
23°C
Low: 10°C
12 rain days
Excellent
June
75
23°C
Low: 13°C
16 rain days
Good
July
63
21°C
Low: 15°C
27 rain days
Good
August
61
21°C
Low: 15°C
27 rain days
Good
September
64
20°C
Low: 12°C
18 rain days
Good
October
79
18°C
Low: 6°C
5 rain days
Good
November
77
15°C
Low: 2°C
3 rain days
Good
December
70
12°C
Low: -2°C
4 rain days
Good
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