Shimla Weather

11 Jul 2025
22° C
Max
16° C
Min
Moderate rain
05:26 AM
Sunrise
07:28 PM
Sunset

Today's weather of Shimla is expected to be Moderate rain with a maximum temperature of 23° C and a minimum temperature of 17° C. The average humidity in Shimla would hover around 84%. There is 93% probability of rain in Shimla today and 14.78mm rainfall may be recorded in the area.

The July month in Shimla is generally heavy rains and you would feel humid throughout the day. Summer Clothes are recommended in July. The highest monthly rainfall occurs in the month of July. It is the wettest month in the year with the highest rainfall of maximum 22 degree.

Today's Hourly Weather forecast for Shimla

11 AM
21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 73%
Cloud cover 73%
Chances of rain 100%
Precipitation 0.79mm
12 PM
21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 74%
Cloud cover 80%
Chances of rain 100%
Precipitation 1.36mm
01 PM
21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 74%
Cloud cover 84%
Chances of rain 100%
Precipitation 1.88mm
02 PM
21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 76%
Cloud cover 88%
Chances of rain 100%
Precipitation 1.54mm
03 PM
21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 77%
Cloud cover 83%
Chances of rain 100%
Precipitation 1.64mm
04 PM
21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 21° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 79%
Cloud cover 81%
Chances of rain 100%
Precipitation 1.14mm
05 PM
20° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 20° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 80%
Cloud cover 75%
Chances of rain 100%
Precipitation 0.89mm
06 PM
23° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 25° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 85%
Cloud cover 77%
Chances of rain 100%
Precipitation 1.02mm
07 PM
22° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 22° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 89%
Cloud cover 70%
Chances of rain 100%
Precipitation 0.2mm
08 PM
22° C
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 22° C
Patchy rain nearby
Humidity 90%
Cloud cover 70%
Chances of rain 64%
Precipitation 0.01mm
09 PM
22° C
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 22° C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity 90%
Cloud cover 37%
Chances of rain 0%
Precipitation 0mm
10 PM
22° C
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 22° C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity 89%
Cloud cover 35%
Chances of rain 0%
Precipitation 0mm
11 PM
21° C
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 21° C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity 89%
Cloud cover 38%
Chances of rain 0%
Precipitation 0mm

Shimla Weather forecast for next 2 days

12 Jul 2025
23° C / 17° C
Patchy light rain
05:27 AM
Sunrise
07:28 PM
Sunset
Humidity 85%
Patchy light rain
Cloud cover 72%
Precipitation 0.9mm
Chances of rain 100%
13 Jul 2025
26° C / 20° C
Sunny
05:27 AM
Sunrise
07:27 PM
Sunset
Humidity 55%
Sunny
Cloud cover 21%
Precipitation 0mm
Chances of rain 0%

Overview of Shimla Weather

Weather in Shimla

Shimla in summer: Summers in Shimla begins in March and the weather is very pleasing and the temperature range between 4 to 15-degree Celsius. In the evenings, you can survive just by putting on light woolens.

Shimla in monsoon: Shimla in monsoon begins in July. The town witnesses heavy and nonstop rains for several days with extremely chilled surroundings and the temperature falls drastically during the monsoon.

Shimla in winters: Shimla witnesses winters from November to February with bone-chilling cold weather. You are chilled this time by the cold breeze coming from the Himalayas. You can also enjoy snowfall and snow activities in Shimla and Kufri.

Spring in March and the fall months of September to November have a charm of their own. The rising of curling mists during the rainy season of July and August give the hills a very romantic setting.

Best time to visit Shimla

The Shimla hill station is a year round destination, but best time to visit is from April to June, and from October to January. The best season to visit Shimla is during summer months that stretch from March to June, when the weather appears to be amazing as you only have to wear light woolens in the evenings. September to November is also considered as the best time to visit because the weather remains pleasant and you will witness a clear sky.

Clothing Required


During Summers: During summers its better to take and pack some light clothes
with warm clothes for the nights in the Shimla. Bearing a temperate climate, cotton clothes with light woolens are worn from April to October.

During Winters: During winter's carry and pack warm woolen clothes like jackets, cap, sweaters, muffler's and shawls. In winter's it can be extremely cold, so its better to prepare for it by having warm clothes with yourself. Heavy woolens and jackets are required for the winter which starts to set in from November and lasts up to March.

Rest of the Year: In spring and autumn thin sweaters and hoodies are needed to beat the morning and evening chills.

Advice: Make sure you carry a jacket, a raincoat, gumboots, and an umbrella during monsoons.

Now that you are aware of the ideal time to visit Shimla, you can plan your trip appropriately. Every season has its highs and lows, so you should base your decision on the activities you want to do, the Shimla attractions you want to see, and your ability to handle the weather and crowds. 

Monthly Weather Overview

January
: 9°C / -1°C
: Snowfall
January is said to be the coldest month with a maximum temperature of 9 degree. Occurrence of snowfall can be seen in this month.
February
: 12°C / 2°C
: Snowfall
The month of season remain cold in the year with a maximum temperature of 12 degree. The temperature low down to 0 degree during the night time.
March
: 15°C / 4°C
: Covered With Snow
The snow melts away in the month of march and the season of spring arrives in march with a minimum temperature of 4 degree.
April
: 19°C / 8°C
: Pleasant And Clear
April month is the warmer month in the year with a minimum temperature of 8 degree.
May
: 25°C / 11°C
: Pleasant And Clear
It is the sunniest month of the year with a maximum temperature of 25 degree.
June
: 28°C / 14°C
: Sunny And Clear
The highest average monthly maximum temperature in Shimla is in the month of June i.e. 28 degree. It is also the warmest month of the year.
July
: 22°C / 14°C
: Heavy Rains
The highest monthly rainfall occurs in the month of July. It is the wettest month in the year with the highest rainfall of maximum 22 degree.
August
: 21°C / 15°C
: Rains
It is the most rainy season of the month in the year with a maximum temperature of 21 degree.
September
: 21°C / 13°C
: Pleasant And Clear
It is the most rainy season of the month in the year with a maximum temperature of 21 degree. Thus season changes and fluctuates.
October
: 20°C / 9°C
: Pleasant And Clear
October month is pleasant and clear in the year with a temperature of 20 degree.
November
: 16°C / 6°C
: Chances Of Snowfall
With a maximum temperature of 16 degree snowfall can be held in the month of Nov.
December
: 12°C / 1°C
: Snowfall
It is the driest month of the year with a maximum temperature of 12 degree. Snowfall occurrence can be seen.
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