Best Time to Visit Shimla for Sun & Beach – May Scores 93/100

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Sun & Beach Potential

93/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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May, April, October

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June, July, August, September

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Weather

7°C – 22°C

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

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Shimla

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	16Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	11°	36	4.1	61%	dry
February	19Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	49	4.2	60%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	38	4.7	48%	dry
April	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	38	3.9	41%	dry
May	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	41	5.1	42%	dry
June	35Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	26°	154	9.5	61%	wet
July	35Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	24°	260	14.8	85%	wet
August	35Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	23°	223	13.7	89%	wet
September	76Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	22°	139	8.2	77%	shoulder
October	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	19	1.9	57%	dry
November	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	13	1.7	48%	dry
December	20Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	13	1.5	56%	dry