Best Time to Visit Shimla for a City Trip | Weather by Month

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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, October, May

Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

7°C – 22°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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General Travel

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Planning a city trip to Shimla?

The best time to visit Shimla for a city trip is April, October, May, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Shimla

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	11°	36	4.1	61%	dry
February	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	49	4.2	60%	dry
March	90Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	38	4.7	48%	dry
April	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	38	3.9	41%	dry
May	99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	41	5.1	42%	dry
June	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	26°	154	9.5	61%	wet
July	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	24°	260	14.8	85%	wet
August	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	23°	223	13.7	89%	wet
September	92Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	22°	139	8.2	77%	shoulder
October	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	19	1.9	57%	dry
November	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	13	1.7	48%	dry
December	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	13	1.5	56%	dry