Weather in Shimla

Seasonal Overview

Climate Details

Shimla features a subtropical highland climate (Cwb) under the Köppen climate classification. The climate in Shimla is predominantly cold during winters and cool during summer. The average temperature during summer is between 16 and 25 °C (61 and 77 °F), and between 3 and 11 °C (37 and 52 °F) in winter. Monthly precipitation varies between 13.6 millimetres (0.54 in) in November and 350 millimetres (14 in) in August. It is typically around 45 millimetres (1.8 in) per month during winter and spring, and around 190 millimetres (7.5 in) in June as the monsoon approaches.

Best Time to Visit

The most comfortable months are February, March, April, May and September.

Weather Tips for Travelers

• Hottest month: June, average high 23°C.
• Coolest month: January, average low -2°C.
• Wettest months: January, June, July and August.