The best time to visit Shimla is between March to June when the weather remains pleasant and the temperature ranges from 15°C to 30°C. The best time to experience Snowfall in Shimla is during winters months - November to January . This time is ideal for snow-activities like skiing and exploring the snow-covered surroundings. Tourism thrives in Shimla in all the seasons other than the monsoons which begin in July and last till September.
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Month | High/Low (°C) | Rain |
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January | 9°/ -1° | 3 days |
February | 12°/ 2° | 4 days |
March | 15°/ 4° | 9 days |
April | 19°/ 8° | 9 days |
May | 25°/ 11° | 6 days |
June | 28°/ 14° | 6 days |
July | 22°/ 14° | 27 days |
August | 21°/ 15° | 29 days |
September | 21°/ 13° | 25 days |
October | 20°/ 9° | 2 days |
November | 16°/ 6° | 5 days |
December | 12°/ 1° | 1 days |
The snow melts away leaving an enchanting green terrain, and as the season advances, the region is filled with blooming flowers. This is the time when tourists from neighbouring towns and states often visit Shimla to escape the scorching heat. It is also a good time for adventure activities like paragliding, hiking, camping, trekking etc. Shimla, therefore, gets quite crowded during the Spring-Summer Season but is just as exciting as it is in the other seasons.
Some important summer festivals can also be experienced during this time of the year like Holi, celebrated in March, Baisakhi which is celebrated in April and the Sipi Fair held in May.
The Shimla Winter Carnival is also held during this time to invite tourists to indulge in activities like skiing, ice skating, building snowmen, and witnessing several other entertainment and cultural events. Other events and festivals include the Bhoj Fair, Navaratri, Diwali in November, Ice-skating Carnival & Christmas Celebrations in December and Lohri in January.
January - February
1st - 5th June