IndiaThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Shimla, India.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
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.
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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.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Shimla, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Shimla
Yearly Temperature in Shimla
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Shimla, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shimla
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shimla
Average Snowfall per Month in Shimla
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shimla
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Shimla
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Average weather in Shimla by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shimla. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.