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Beautiful hills of Shimla

Best Time To Visit Shimla

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Tourism in Shimla

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Best time to visit
Jan - Dec
Ideal Duration
2-4 Days
Visa
N/A
Starting from
Rs. 999

Website

http://hpshimla.nic.in/

Address

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India 
  • Ideal for friends
  • Ideal for couples
  • Family Tour

Weather in Shimla

Tue, Jan 21 2025

13.68ºC | 3.85ºC

Clouds in morning , afternoon and evening and clear in night

41.86% Humidity

Wed, Jan 22 2025

13.92ºC | 3.19ºC

Clear in morning , afternoon and evening and clouds in night

39.63% Humidity

Thu, Jan 23 2025

10.66ºC | 2.15ºC

Rain in morning and afternoon , clouds in evening and clear in night

56.38% Humidity

Fri, Jan 24 2025

13.04ºC | 1.4ºC

Clear from morning to night

47.88% Humidity

Sat, Jan 25 2025

13.98ºC | 0.23ºC

Clear from morning to night

23.13% Humidity

Sun, Jan 26 2025

-0.51ºC | -0.51ºC

Clear from morning to night

22.0% Humidity

Best Time To Visit Shimla

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

Shimla's reputation precedes its name. Millions of tourists visit the Queen of the Hills annually to experience its immeasurable beauty and enjoy various adventure activities. The best time to visit Shimla is from May to June and December to January, during winter and spring when the city is at its dreamiest. A canvas of white, green and blue - Shimla is utterly hypnotising in winter. The rich, woody scent of pine, cedar, and oak trees is heady and exciting. The cathedrals, old colonial architecture, charming cafes, and markets of Shimla are marvellous sights under a layer of snow.

Shimla weather is temperate, so the climate is pleasant most of the year. There are no dramatic shifts in weather patterns, and the seasons slide into one another easily. The climate is predictably stable. The different seasons in Shimla have different charms, and each has many attractions to offer. The peak tourism season in Shimla is from May to mid-July and December to January. You’ll find many like-minded visitors during this time, so if you’re travelling solo, no worries. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make new travel friends. Summer is usually the off-season from mid-July to late September when the temperatures are higher, and it can sometimes become uncomfortable. Shoulder Season lasts from September to October when the weather is pleasant, and the accommodations & activities aren’t too pricey either.

Climate in Shimla

Summer Season in Shimla

The season begins with spring-like weather. Winter snow melts away to reveal a glittering Shimla with green plants and shrubbery, a carpet of colourful flowers under a shimmering blue sky. The weather gets gradually warmer, and tourism slowly decreases. Most people prefer to visit Shimla in time to take advantage of winter sports, but there are many things one can do in summer. It is an excellent time for hiking, paragliding, camping, and trekking. Summer months feature warm days, cold nights and occasional rain showers. May and June might not be the best time to visit Shimla due to higher temperatures, so keep that in mind.

Monsoon Season in Shimla

The monsoon is also not the best time to visit Shimla. From July to October, the city receives about 1,400 mm of rainfall, which can severely impede your plans to explore the city and participate in adventure activities. However, Shimla is indeed dazzlingly beautiful during the monsoon. The rain washes away the heat and grime of summer, leaving the trees and hilly slopes verdant green and shimmering. The weather remains calm and pleasant despite the more significant humidity during this time. If you can tolerate or even love the rain, this could be a good time to visit Shimla. Since monsoon is considered the off-season, you may find great deals on hotels and travel.

Winter Season in Shimla

The best time to visit Shimla, India, is during the winter months of November to January. The average temperature sits at around 8 °C, and the lowest temperatures can go as low as -5 degrees Celsius, depending on your altitude. When it’s windy, the cold feel can be even more than the temperature, so pack many warm clothes. As cold as it is, winter is when Shimla is at its loveliest. It is a positively magical landscape that welcomes you when you step off your train. Romance blooms in the hills of Shimla in January, and honeymooners rush to Shimla to celebrate their love. Go ice skating, snowboarding and skiing with your family, and make snowmen and snow angels. ‘Tis the season of adventure in Shimla in winter.

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    Read on to find out why our customers love us!

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    Dinesh Paramasivam

    Dinesh's 7 days trip to Shimla

    We really enjoyed the stays and all the arrangements. They have arranged a driver who can speak English and helped us lot in all the places. Overall the trip gone smooth and satisfied. Thanks to Travel Triangle and I am looking forward for my upcoming plans also.
    RM

    Rajkumar Mstechnologies

    Hyderabad

    Rajkumar's 5 days trip to Shimla

    It's not compulsion but if possible can we get weather updates for the travel period before 2days or 1 week and provide suggestions to over come the weather hassle. Adventures in Kufri however due to my sons health could not complete total adventures taken by us. However the adventures in Kufri and
    Manali are very good.
    H

    Hariomjani

    Ahmedabad

    Hariomjani's 4 days trip to Shimla

    All Good. Manali was toooo good, loved it. Will plan again for sure as it creates honeymoon wonderful. Thank you, Mr. Amana and Team.
    RV

    Rohit Verma

    Delhi

    Rohit's 3 days trip to Shimla

    Specialy We are appreciated to the cab driver, for his cooprative nature. And the hotel staff is so good.
    C

    Chaitanyakumar

    Bengaluru

    Chaitanyakumar's 7 days trip to Shimla

    I opted EasyGo Vacation for HP trip of 12 Days, And I was right in choosing Aman joshi from easygo vacation. He has been very helpful right from the first day i interacted with him. He was willing to change the itinerary and make adjustments just the way I liked it to be. The selection of places a
    nd the hotels with good view under a budget is what Aman good at. He is also good at explaining his thoughts. Our trip included Cab and transfers along with Hotels. And Driver - Goutam Sarkar was really nice person. He used to suggest time to leave the hotel each day before went to hotel at night and be ready 10 mins before we come down. he used to call us 30 mins before to make sure we get ready too. Hotel staff in all the locations were more than willing to help and accommodate our request. A pleasant family experience.! The rating can nothing be short of Extremely likely, because of Aman and Goutam. They were really nice persons to have interacted with. But there is small scope of improvement which I have brought to notice of Aman and hope he improves upon them for future tourists!
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    Neetisha

    Ratlam

    Neetisha's 5 days trip to Shimla

    For us travel agent was Aman, his arrangement for our trip to dharamshala, manali, vaishnodevi, Amritsar were too good. Hotels which booked are so good above our expectations, driver is also very supportive and guide us properly. Thank you travel triangle for arranging all this things and make ou
    r trip memorable. Rohtank and vagha border are memorable place for all of us.
    TS

    Tushar Suvarna

    Amritsar

    Tushar's 6 days trip to Shimla

    We had a very awesome & satisfied experience with Turn on vacation. We had been to Himachal Pardesh . Very well managed and very supportive at every step of our tour.
    M

    Manojgupta

    Delhi

    Manojgupta's 4 days trip to Shimla

    Himachal Date Jan 10, 2025 The service provided by the company was just amazingly. The staff is very friendly and cooperative. They have planned my family trip for Manali in very efficient manner. I don't face any problem during the tour. I would like to say special thanks to Miss baby ma'am & cab
    al sir who has planned my trip at very reasonable price. If the conditions permits me to avail any more trip in future, i will contact with this company. In the last i would like to thanks every staff of travel triangle to make my trip memorable. Thanx a lot guys.
    VB

    VISHAL BHATIA

    Amritsar

    Vishal's 6 days trip to Shimla

    The experience with TT and Scape Tours was below satisfaction. The cab and driver service caused us inconvenience with the driver not providing service in accordance with our itinerary. Our booking had cab service until 10 pm but the driver was not willing to drive after 7 pm. This caused us inconve
    nience especially given the fact that we were a family with 2 small kids. The payment process was also confusing as Scape Tour delegated our booking to another company and in the middle of the trip the driver of that company started asking us to pay them directly. Scape Tour was also not pro active in communicating when and how much payment installment is required for the booking. We would get a message one day to make same day payment and until we paid, we would constantly get messages and calls ( every 10-15 minutes) which was frustrating while we were in the middle of our trip. On the whole, the experience was less than satisfactory.
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    Swati Naik

    New delhi

    Swati's 4 days trip to Shimla

    an hour ago New 1 Point 5 Billion Inches is great. I am from Goa and We had booked A Honeymoon trip for Manali and Kasol, from Quote to Planning almost everything, Mr Sandeep was very co operative and knowledgeable. Hotel and food quality were best, cab driver was also professional and on time . Won
    derful experience and Highly recommend for custom tours
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    FAQ's of Shimla

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    Which is the best month to visit Shimla?

    January is the best month to visit Shimla. It is perfect for sightseeing, adventure sports, and witnessing festivals and local fairs. The weather is well-suited for outdoor exploration: It rarely rains, and humidity is non-existent.

    In which month Shimla has snowfall?

    The best time to visit Shimla for snowfall is December to February. The city is covered under a white blanket of snow, and you might easily confuse the surroundings for a European country.

    What is the correct time to visit Shimla?

    The best time to visit Shimla depends on your preferences and needs. If you’re looking for a budget vacation, consider visiting during the shoulder months, but if you want the whole snow experience, visit during the winter.

    Which month is the hottest in Shimla?

    May and June are the hottest months in Shimla. The temperatures remain between 12 and 25 degrees Celsius, with an average of 20 degrees.

    Which is the best season to visit Shimla Manali?

    Winter season is the season most preferred for visiting Shimla and Manali

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