March to June is pleasant. December and January can bring snowfall. Monsoon brings landslide risk on approach roads.
- Best time
- March, April, May, June, October
- Also okay
- January, February, September, November, December
- Trip style
- Hills & mountains
- Daily budget (per person)
- ₹1,800+ backpacker · ₹3,500–₹7,000 mid-range
Month-by-month weather guide for Shimla
JanOkay
FebOkay
MarBest
AprBest
MayBest
JunBest
JulNot ideal
AugNot ideal
SepOkay
OctBest
NovOkay
DecOkay
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Nearby destinations
- Manali about 160 km by road
- Spiti Valley about 190 km by road
- Rishikesh about 190 km by road