Shimla weather
At 4:00 AM local time it was clear and 7°C (45°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec. Shimla sits 2122 m (6,962 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- 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.
Shimla weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shimla?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shimla 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 Shimla?
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 Shimla?
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 Shimla 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months