When to go · Shimla
Shimla in February
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov). Across India: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 11°C52°F / −5°C23°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- India overall
- Prices
- High
- India overall
Verdict
GoodIndia month rating
Outside the best window (Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov). Across India: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
Weather in February
- ShimlaHighs around 11 °C, lows around -5 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 52 °F, lows around 23 °F, rain on about 5 days
- Himalayan hills, India · Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Sikkimcool
Landslides close roads in July–August; October–November gives the clearest mountain views.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- High
- Prices · India overall
- High
India overall: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket