Himachal Pradesh weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Himachal Pradesh, India. Like most weather services, we show Himachal Pradesh at one spot: Shimla, its largest city. At 3:00 AM local time it was clear and 7°C (44°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Apr, Oct–DecOff season Jun–Aug
About Shimla weather
Is it raining in Shimla right now?
No. It’s clear and 7° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Shimla this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–19° and lows of 6–7°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Shimla lately?
In the past 7 days, Shimla had 3 rainy days and 4.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Shimla?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Himachal Pradesh weather by month
When is the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh is Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in January to 36°C (97°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Himachal Pradesh?
August is the wettest month, with about 282 mm (11.1 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Himachal Pradesh?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F).
Does Himachal Pradesh have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Shimla), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Himachal Pradesh
Weather can differ a lot within Himachal Pradesh: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | 17–36°C | 1,095 mm |
| Solan | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | 17–36°C | 1,095 mm |
| Kālka | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | 17–36°C | 1,095 mm |
| Dharamsala | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | Jul–Aug | 15–35°C | 1,058 mm |
| Baddi | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | 17–36°C | 1,095 mm |
| Nāhan | Oct–Apr | Jun–Sep | 18–37°C | 1,355 mm |
| Mandi | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | 15–33°C | 1,124 mm |
| Sundarnagar | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | 15–33°C | 1,124 mm |
| Pāonta Sāhib | Oct–Apr | Jun–Sep | 18–37°C | 1,355 mm |
| Chamba | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul–Aug | 6–25°C | 1,007 mm |
| Kulu | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Jul–Aug | 8–25°C | 1,088 mm |
| Hamīrpur | Oct–Mar | Jul–Aug | 18–40°C | 978 mm |