Best Time to Visit Shimla for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, March, May

Avoid

June, July, August, September

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7°C – 22°C

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Shimla?

The best time to visit Shimla for hiking is April, March, May, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Shimla

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	53Suboptimal 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	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	38	3.9	41%	dry
May	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	41	5.1	42%	dry
June	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	26°	154	9.5	61%	wet
July	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	24°	260	14.8	85%	wet
August	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	23°	223	13.7	89%	wet
September	70Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	22°	139	8.2	77%	shoulder
October	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	19	1.9	57%	dry
November	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	13	1.7	48%	dry
December	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	13	1.5	56%	dry