Best Time to Visit Shimla for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

99/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, May, October

Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

7°C – 22°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Shimla?

The best time to visit Shimla for backpacking is April, May, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Shimla due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Shimla

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	11°	36	4.1	61%	dry
February	62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	49	4.2	60%	dry
March	93Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	38	4.7	48%	dry
April	99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	38	3.9	41%	dry
May	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	41	5.1	42%	dry
June	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	26°	154	9.5	61%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	24°	260	14.8	85%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	23°	223	13.7	89%	wet
September	78Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	22°	139	8.2	77%	shoulder
October	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	19	1.9	57%	dry
November	88Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	13	1.7	48%	dry
December	70Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	13	1.5	56%	dry