Shimla weather in April

Shimla, India
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April in Shimla: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Shimla · #292 of 897 destinations to visit in April · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Shimla climate normals — April

Daytime high19°C / 67°F😎 nice
Nighttime low5°C / 41°F
Rainfall86 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity52%🍃 comfortable
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine11.3 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)62🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Shimla in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Shimla?
April in Shimla: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Shimla on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in Shimla in April?
In April, Shimla averages a daily high of 19.4°C and a low of 5.2°C, with about 86.1 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Shimla in April?
Shimla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in April.

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