Shimla
A former colonial summer capital built along a single ridge with a mock-Tudor train station and church to match, a toy train up from the plains rated among the most scenic short rail journeys anywhere, and a mall road promenade that still closes to traffic every evening.
The best time to visit Shimla is Apr–Jun, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F). Local time there is 22:18 (UTC+5:30).
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In season
The year at a glance
April · high 76°F · rain 2.2in · 12.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C55°F | 116mm4.6in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| February | 16°C60°F | 68mm2.7in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| March | 20°C68°F | 58mm2.3in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 24°C76°F | 56mm2.2in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 26°C80°F | 50mm2.0in | 13.7h13.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 28°C82°F | 80mm3.1in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| July | 26°C78°F | 287mm11.3in | 14.0h14.0h | |
| August | 25°C78°F | 223mm8.8in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| September | 25°C76°F | 127mm5.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 23°C73°F | 41mm1.6in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| November | 18°C65°F | 24mm0.9in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| December | 15°C59°F | 20mm0.8in | 10.1h10.1h |
Good to know
- Currency
- INR · Indian rupee
- Language
- Hindi, English
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Shimla?
The best time to visit Shimla is Apr–Jun, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F).
How warm does Shimla get?
Typical daytime highs in Shimla are Mar–May 24°C (74°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (79°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (71°F), Dec–Feb 14°C (58°F).
Is Shimla expensive?
On the ground, Shimla is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Shimla good for?
Shimla is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, old stones and real towns, eating extremely well.
