3Β° to 12Β°
Cold & Snowy
One of the coldest months of the year, with periods of snow and unsettled weather.
π§₯ Heavy layersβοΈ Snow possible
4Β° to 13Β°
Cold, Some Snow
Still cold, with the year's heaviest snowfall alongside spells of bad weather.
π§₯ Heavy layersβοΈ Snow likely
8Β° to 17Β°
Rainy Spring
Milder than winter, but among the rainiest months as air masses collide.
π§₯ Warm layersβ Umbrella handy
12Β° to 22Β°
Driest Spring Month
The driest month of spring, with warm, clear days becoming more common.
π§₯ Light layersβοΈ Sunscreen
15Β° to 25Β°
Warm & Stormy
Can get genuinely hot on clear days, with temperatures that have topped 30Β°C, though thunderstorms increase as the month goes on.
π§₯ Light layersβοΈ Thunderstorms possible
17Β° to 25Β°
Thunderstorm Season
The warmest month of the year on average, with frequent, sometimes strong thunderstorms.
βοΈ SunscreenβοΈ Thunderstorms likely
17Β° to 23Β°
Peak Monsoon
Among the rainiest months of the year, with fog forming often and a real risk of landslides during heavy spells.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Landslide risk
16Β° to 23Β°
Wettest Month
The wettest month of the year, cool, cloudy, and prone to landslides and flooding during the heaviest rain.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Landslide risk
14Β° to 23Β°
Monsoon Eases
Rain tapers off as the month goes on, with drier, clearer weather returning by the end.
β Umbrella handyπ€οΈ Improving
12Β° to 21Β°
Driest & Sunniest
The driest, sunniest stretch of the year, mild by day and cool at night.
π§₯ Light layersβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
8Β° to 18Β°
Cool & Clear
Still dry and sunny, though nights turn noticeably colder than October.
π§₯ Warm layersβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
6Β° to 14Β°
Cold but Dry
Generally the driest month of winter, cold, and occasionally the start of the snow season.
π§₯ Heavy layersβοΈ Snow possible
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Shimla?›
Shimla's monsoon season runs roughly from July through September, with August historically the wettest, averaging around 351mm of rain across 16 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Shimla?›
October and November are historically Shimla's most reliable months overall, dry, sunny, and cool after the monsoon, while December, though colder, is the driest pick within winter.
What is the least favorable time to visit Shimla?›
August, the wettest month of the year, historically brings heavy rain along with a real risk of landslides and flooding.
Which month has the most rain in Shimla?›
August is historically the wettest month, averaging around 351mm of rain across 16 days.
Which month is the driest in Shimla?›
November is historically the driest month, averaging around 15mm of rain.
How hot does Shimla get?›
June is historically the warmest month of the year on average.
What should I pack for Shimla during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around July through September, and warm layers are worth packing year-round given the altitude.
Does Shimla get snow?›
It's possible but not guaranteed. About a meter of snow falls in an average year, mostly in January and February, though warmer winters have made snowfall less reliable.
Is landslide risk a concern in Shimla?›
Yes. Heavy rain in July and August can historically trigger landslides and flooding, occasionally disrupting roads and the toy train line.
Is the Kalka-Shimla railway worth riding?›
It's a UNESCO World Heritage narrow-gauge railway that climbs 96km from the plains through 103 tunnels and over 969 bridges, considered one of the most scenic train rides in the world.