Shimla · WinterMonth summary
Shimla weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Shimla in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is an average time for Shimla. May (7.7/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Shimla in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Shimla sees 11°C during the day with 10.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -1°C | 11°C | 29% | 2.8 | 10.0h | 5.5/10 | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 1°C | 13°C | 29% | 3.0 | 10.0h | 6.1/10 | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 16°C | 40% | 2.8 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 21°C | 36% | 2.2 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 24°C | 43% | 2.3 | 12.4h | 7.7/10 | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 15°C | 24°C | 56% | 4.0 | 12.4h | 7.4/10 | 3.7/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 16°C | 23°C | 93% | 9.5 | 9.5h | 6.0/10 | 2.4/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 16°C | 22°C | 90% | 9.2 | 9.3h | 5.9/10 | 2.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 14°C | 22°C | 67% | 5.0 | 11.1h | 7.1/10 | 3.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 8°C | 19°C | 17% | 1.0 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 4°C | 16°C | 13% | 0.7 | 9.9h | 7.1/10 | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 1°C | 13°C | 11% | 0.8 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 | 5.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Shimla averages 11°C, 29% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Shimla in January
Is January a good time to visit Shimla?
Transition period with a summer score of 5.5/10 and ski score of 6.3/10. Neither the best ski nor summer season.
Can you ski in Shimla in January?
Conditions are decent (ski score 6.3/10) but not optimal. Check slope conditions before going.
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