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When is the Best Time to Explore Shimla?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Shimla, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Shimla are typically May and June, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are November and December, whereas February and April have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 31°C and at night it is 24°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 41 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 34°C during the day and 28°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 143 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 33°C and the night-time average is 27°C. Average precipitation for this season is 379 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 31°C and 24°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 747 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Shimla is 1310 mm.