When to go · Shimla
Shimla in May
Great month. Inside Shimla's best window: Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 24°C75°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Shimla
Inside Shimla's best window: Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov.
Weather in May
- ShimlaHighs around 24 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 75 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 5 days
- Himalayan hills, India · Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Sikkimbest weather
Landslides close roads in July–August; October–November gives the clearest mountain views.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings