Shimla

What is the climate like in Shimla?

The best time to visit Shimla is typically October – November, with trip comfort peaking in October (7.3/10). Shimla is warmest in June, when daily highs average 80°F (27°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 35°F (2°C). The wettest month is typically July and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 68 in (1722 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitOctober – November — comfort peaks in October (7.3/10)
• Warmest monthJune — average high 80°F (27°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 35°F (2°C)
• Wettest monthJuly (16 in (414 mm))
• Driest monthNovember (1.0 in (26 mm))
• Annual precipitation68 in (1722 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromShimla, 0 km away (1973-2026)