Best Time to Visit Shimla: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Shimla: October, November.
- Best months for Shimla: October, November.
- Peak season is July, June, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, September.
- The least pleasant month is September (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 1°C | 86 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 14°C | 2°C | 108 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 19°C | 6°C | 112 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.6 |
| April | 23°C | 11°C | 98 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 26°C | 14°C | 76 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 161 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.4 |
| July | 25°C | 19°C | 380 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 25°C | 19°C | 351 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 24°C | 16°C | 191 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 22°C | 10°C | 33 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 18°C | 6°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.0 |
| December | 15°C | 2°C | 30 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shimla?
The best months are October, November.
When is the rainy season in Shimla?
The wettest months are July, August, September.