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Shimla weather today

Live conditions, hourly and 14-day forecast and air quality for Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Shimla

Himachal Pradesh, India

17°

Overcast

Feels like
14°
High
18°
Low
6°

Overcast, 17° and feels like 14°. High 18°, low 6° with no rain expected.

Next 48 hours

  1. NowOvercast17°0%
  2. 11 AMPartly cloudy18°0%
  3. 12 PMSunny18°0%
  4. 1 PMSunny17°0%
  5. 2 PMSunny17°0%
  6. 3 PMSunny15°0%
  7. 4 PMSunny14°0%
  8. 5 PMClear10°0%
  9. 6 PMClear10°0%
  10. 7 PMClear10°0%
  11. 8 PMClear9°0%
  12. 9 PMClear8°0%
  13. 10 PMClear8°0%
  14. 11 PMClear8°0%
  15. 12 AMClear8°0%Fri
  16. 1 AMClear8°0%
  17. 2 AMClear7°0%
  18. 3 AMClear7°0%
  19. 4 AMClear6°0%
  20. 5 AMClear6°0%
  21. 6 AMClear6°0%
  22. 7 AMSunny8°0%
  23. 8 AMSunny13°0%
  24. 9 AMSunny15°0%
  25. 10 AMSunny16°0%
  26. 11 AMSunny17°0%
  27. 12 PMMainly clear17°0%
  28. 1 PMPartly cloudy17°0%
  29. 2 PMPartly cloudy16°0%
  30. 3 PMPartly cloudy15°0%
  31. 4 PMPartly cloudy13°0%
  32. 5 PMPartly cloudy10°0%
  33. 6 PMMainly clear9°0%
  34. 7 PMPartly cloudy9°0%
  35. 8 PMMainly clear8°0%
  36. 9 PMClear8°0%
  37. 10 PMClear8°0%
  38. 11 PMClear7°0%
  39. 12 AMClear7°0%Sat
  40. 1 AMClear7°0%
  41. 2 AMClear6°0%
  42. 3 AMClear6°0%
  43. 4 AMClear6°0%
  44. 5 AMClear6°0%
  45. 6 AMClear5°0%
  46. 7 AMSunny7°0%
  47. 8 AMSunny12°0%
  48. 9 AMSunny15°0%

Temperature · vertical lines mark midnight

TimeConditionTemperatureRain chanceWind
NowOvercast17°0%4 km/h
Thu 11 AMPartly cloudy18°0%8 km/h
Thu 12 PMSunny18°0%11 km/h
Thu 1 PMSunny17°0%14 km/h
Thu 2 PMSunny17°0%14 km/h
Thu 3 PMSunny15°0%13 km/h
Thu 4 PMSunny14°0%11 km/h
Thu 5 PMClear10°0%5 km/h
Thu 6 PMClear10°0%1 km/h
Thu 7 PMClear10°0%1 km/h
Thu 8 PMClear9°0%1 km/h
Thu 9 PMClear8°0%2 km/h
Thu 10 PMClear8°0%2 km/h
Thu 11 PMClear8°0%2 km/h
Fri 12 AMClear8°0%3 km/h
Fri 1 AMClear8°0%3 km/h
Fri 2 AMClear7°0%3 km/h
Fri 3 AMClear7°0%3 km/h
Fri 4 AMClear6°0%3 km/h
Fri 5 AMClear6°0%3 km/h
Fri 6 AMClear6°0%3 km/h
Fri 7 AMSunny8°0%3 km/h
Fri 8 AMSunny13°0%4 km/h
Fri 9 AMSunny15°0%6 km/h
Fri 10 AMSunny16°0%9 km/h
Fri 11 AMSunny17°0%11 km/h
Fri 12 PMMainly clear17°0%12 km/h
Fri 1 PMPartly cloudy17°0%13 km/h
Fri 2 PMPartly cloudy16°0%13 km/h
Fri 3 PMPartly cloudy15°0%13 km/h
Fri 4 PMPartly cloudy13°0%11 km/h
Fri 5 PMPartly cloudy10°0%4 km/h
Fri 6 PMMainly clear9°0%1 km/h
Fri 7 PMPartly cloudy9°0%1 km/h
Fri 8 PMMainly clear8°0%1 km/h
Fri 9 PMClear8°0%1 km/h
Fri 10 PMClear8°0%2 km/h
Fri 11 PMClear7°0%2 km/h
Sat 12 AMClear7°0%3 km/h
Sat 1 AMClear7°0%3 km/h
Sat 2 AMClear6°0%3 km/h
Sat 3 AMClear6°0%3 km/h
Sat 4 AMClear6°0%3 km/h
Sat 5 AMClear6°0%4 km/h
Sat 6 AMClear5°0%3 km/h
Sat 7 AMSunny7°0%3 km/h
Sat 8 AMSunny12°0%4 km/h
Sat 9 AMSunny15°0%4 km/h

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Air quality

Moderate

US AQI 68, Moderate.

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing long outdoor exertion.

PM2.5 (Fine particles)
4µg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles)
4.7µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)
62µg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen dioxide)
16.4µg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur dioxide)
3.1µg/m³
CO (Carbon monoxide)
304µg/m³

Next 24 hours

Peak 7 PM · AQI 76

  • 10 AM: AQI 68, Moderate
  • 11 AM: AQI 67, Moderate
  • 12 PM: AQI 67, Moderate
  • 1 PM: AQI 67, Moderate
  • 2 PM: AQI 66, Moderate
  • 3 PM: AQI 66, Moderate
  • 4 PM: AQI 65, Moderate
  • 5 PM: AQI 65, Moderate
  • 6 PM: AQI 74, Moderate
  • 7 PM: AQI 76, Moderate
  • 8 PM: AQI 71, Moderate
  • 9 PM: AQI 64, Moderate
  • 10 PM: AQI 64, Moderate
  • 11 PM: AQI 64, Moderate
  • 12 AM: AQI 64, Moderate
  • 1 AM: AQI 64, Moderate
  • 2 AM: AQI 64, Moderate
  • 3 AM: AQI 64, Moderate
  • 4 AM: AQI 65, Moderate
  • 5 AM: AQI 66, Moderate
  • 6 AM: AQI 66, Moderate
  • 7 AM: AQI 67, Moderate
  • 8 AM: AQI 67, Moderate
  • 9 AM: AQI 67, Moderate

Sun

Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
5:29 PM
Day length
10 h 50 min

Golden hour: until about 7:39 AM and from about 4:29 PM, the best soft light for photos.

Current details

Wind

4 km/h

From NW · gusts 14 km/h

Humidity

27%

Dew point -2°

Dry

UV index

3Moderate

Seek shade around midday; wear sunscreen and a hat.

Pressure

1020 hPa

Visibility

13 km

Cloud cover

88%

Precipitation

0 mm

last hour · 0 mm today

Forecast data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Shimla weather and climate

Subtropical highland climate. At about 2,200 m, Shimla has mild summers, a wet monsoon and cold winters with occasional snowfall. It is a classic summer escape from the heat of the plains.

Right now in Shimla

Overcast, 17° and feels like 14°. High 18°, low 6° with no rain expected. Air quality: US AQI 68 (moderate). (as of 10:15 AM local time)

Seasons in Shimla

Typical seasons in Shimla, with months and usual daily low to high temperatures
SeasonMonthsTypical temperatureWhat to expect
SummerApr–Jun14–25°CPleasant, sunny days and cool nights.
MonsoonJul–Sep15–22°CFrequent rain and mist; landslides can block roads.
WinterDec–Feb-1–10°CCold, with snow possible from late December to February.

Ranges are typical daily lows to highs, not a forecast. Individual days can be well outside them.

Best time to visit Shimla

Usually March to June, October to November; December to February for snow. Check the 14-day forecast above before you book, and the AQI card if air quality matters to you.

Weather in nearby cities

Shimla weather FAQ

What is the weather in Shimla today?

The live temperature, feels-like, rain chance, wind and today's high and low for Shimla are at the top of this page, with an hourly forecast for the next 48 hours and a 14-day outlook. The data comes from Open-Meteo and refreshes about every 30 minutes.

What is the best time to visit Shimla?

The most comfortable time to visit Shimla is usually March to June, October to November; December to February for snow. At about 2,200 m, Shimla has mild summers, a wet monsoon and cold winters with occasional snowfall. It is a classic summer escape from the heat of the plains.

When is the monsoon in Shimla?

In Shimla, expect the monsoon season from July to September, with typical temperatures of 15–22°C. Frequent rain and mist; landslides can block roads. Exact onset dates shift from year to year, so check the 14-day forecast before you travel.

How cold is Shimla in winter?

In Shimla, the winter season runs from December to February, with typical temperatures of -1–10°C. Cold, with snow possible from late December to February.

Is the air quality in Shimla bad today?

Today's reading is shown live in the air-quality card on this page, as a US AQI number with PM2.5 and PM10 levels and an hourly trend. Air quality in Shimla changes with the weather: calm, dry spells let pollution build up, while wind and rain clear it. Check the hourly AQI before outdoor exercise, especially if you have asthma or a heart or lung condition.

Today's air quality is in the live AQI card. New to reading forecasts? The weather guide explains rain chance, feels-like, AQI and UV bands.