Which is the hottest month in Shimla?

The hottest time of year in Shimla is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 39°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Shimla?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Shimla with 257mm on average. There are normally 10 days in August 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 76% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Shimla

Q: When is the best time to visit Shimla?

The best times to visit Shimla, India are in April, May, June, September, October and November Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Shimla, India are in April, May, June, September, October and November based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Shimla by month

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When is the best time to visit Shimla?

The best times to visit Shimla, India are in April, May, June, September, October and November based on the following average weather conditions.

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Jan
4.5
Feb
4.5
Mar
5
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
5
Sep
5
Oct
5
Nov
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Dec

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
9
Apr
9
May
8
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
8
Sep
8
Oct
8
Nov
7
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

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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