Weather in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, India is a mid-sized city in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Sitting at roughly 31.1°N, it falls in the subtropical highland climate zone.
Climate Overview
The Indo-Gangetic plain receives most of its rain between July and September. Winters can be foggy and cold, especially across Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Shimla's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Shimla
Shimla's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 2 July. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 20°C, nights around 6°C. Dry and clear, with cold mornings and occasional fog.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 34°C, nights around 26°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 15°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Shimla
Wondering what the weather is like in Shimla right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Use the hour-by-hour forecast to spot rain windows, peak heat and overnight lows for Shimla. Each hour shows temperature, wind, humidity and chance of rain.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Shimla
Tomorrow's weather, the day after and the full week ahead for Shimla are summarised in the 7-day outlook. Rain, cloud cover and wind direction are all shown.
Air Quality in Shimla
Air quality in Shimla is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Local air quality varies based on seasonal agricultural burning, industrial activity and weather patterns.
Quick facts about Shimla
Shimla has a population of about 1,69,578; sits at 31.11°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in early July.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Shimla on this page.
Nearby Cities in Himachal Pradesh
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Himachal Pradesh. See the "More in Himachal Pradesh" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.