What’s the climate like in Shimla?
The current climate in Shimla features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Shimla in recent years was 46°C in June 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in March 2015.
On average, Shimla gets 1437 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 11 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Shimla runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of India? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Delhi, Goā, Kolkata, or explore other destinations in India.
Best time to visit Shimla?
The best time to visit Shimla for sunny weather is February through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Shimla. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Shimla
The climate table of Shimla shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 71 | 51 | 74 | 49 | 85 | 161 | 371 | 364 | 149 | 26 | 17 | 19 |
| Snow (cm) | 6,1 | 3,4 | 0,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in June
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1437 mm per year, averaging 120 mm per month
- Snowfall: 11 cm per year
- Driest months: 17 mm in November, 19 mm in December and 26 mm in October
- Wettest months: 371 mm in July, 364 mm in August and 161 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Shimla
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Shimla, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shimla
This graph shows how much rainfall Shimla, India, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Shimla
This graph shows how much snow Shimla, India, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Shimla
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Shimla, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Shimla
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shimla, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shimla
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Shimla, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shimla
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Shimla, India, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Shimla by Month
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