Best time to visit Shimla

Q: When is the best time to visit Shimla?

The best time to visit Shimla is May based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Shimla?

The hottest time of year in Shimla is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Shimla?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Shimla with 410mm on average. There are normally 15 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Shimla?

The sunniest time of year in Shimla is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 74% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Shimla?

The best time to visit Shimla is May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

52
Jan
54
Feb
63
Mar
72
Apr
77
May
79
Jun
73
Jul
72
Aug
72
Sep
70
Oct
63
Nov
55
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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

Which is the hottest month in Shimla?

The hottest time of year in Shimla is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 79°F with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Shimla?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Shimla with 16.1 inches on average. There are normally 15 days in July 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 74% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.