What is the weather like in Dharamshala vs Shimla in January?

In January, Dharamshala averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Shimla averages 13°C high / 1°C low with about 87 mm.

Dharamshala vs Shimla in January

Dharamshala and Shimla are nearly tied in January — 70 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dharamshala is cold, rainy, reliable snow; Shimla is cool, rainy, reliable snow.

Dharamshala vs Shimla — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Dharamshala	🇮🇳 Shimla
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	9°C	10°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	13° / 1°
Rainfall	123 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	10	10
Humidity	66%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	69	93

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Dharamshala vs Shimla in January — FAQ

Is January better in Dharamshala or Shimla?: Dharamshala and Shimla are nearly tied in January — 70 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dharamshala is cold, rainy, reliable snow; Shimla is cool, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Dharamshala vs Shimla in January?: In January, Dharamshala averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Shimla averages 13°C high / 1°C low with about 87 mm.