ClimateAverages

Shimla Climate

Himachal Pradesh, India · population 173,503 · 13 weather stations within 200 km · records 1837 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
23.8°C
Warmest month · June
31.0°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
1.9°C
Typical overnight low

Shimla has an average annual daytime high of 23.8°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is June, when highs typically reach 31.0°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 1.9°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January14.7°C1.9°CColdest
February17.2°C4.2°C
March21.5°C8.5°C
April27.0°C12.9°C
May30.4°C16.6°C
June31.0°C19.8°CWarmest
July27.7°C20.5°C
August26.9°C20.3°C
September27.0°C18.0°C
October24.8°C11.8°C
November20.4°C5.9°C
December16.3°C2.5°C

Temperature range across the year

-0°8°16°25°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2024
+1.4°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1838
-2.1°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Shimla getting hotter?

Since 1900, Shimla's average temperature has risen by +1.2°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1837, warming totals +1.1°C.

16.8°17.3°17.7°18.2°18.6°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
February to December

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Shimla?

Shimla's average annual daytime high is 23.8°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is June, with highs averaging 31.0°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 1.9°C.

What is the warmest month in Shimla?

June is the warmest month in Shimla, with typical daytime highs of 31.0°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Shimla?

2024 is the hottest year on record for Shimla, running +1.4°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Shimla getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Shimla has warmed by roughly +1.2°C.

When is the best time to visit Shimla?

February to December typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.