Climate normals · 1970–2000
Shimla Climate
Shimla is a city in India (11) with a population of about 173,503. Its average annual temperature is 16.5°C (62°F), with roughly 1486 mm of rain per year.
16.5°C
Avg Temp
1486
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Shimla Climate
Shimla has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F) and receives about 1486 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.5°C
Avg Temp
1486
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 45° | 82 mm |
| February | 10° / 49° | 74 mm |
| March | 14° / 56° | 73 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 36 mm |
| May | 23° / 73° | 62 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 145 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 424 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 313 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 178 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 41 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 15 mm |
| December | 9° / 49° | 43 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Shimla
The most comfortable months to visit Shimla are typically April, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Shimla are typically April, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Shimla, India has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C and about 1486 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Shimla average about 29°C (84°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.