Shimla weather in August
August in Shimla: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 28 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Shimla · #657 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Shimla climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Rainfall | 336 mm / 13.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shimla in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Shimla?
- August in Shimla: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 28 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Shimla on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Shimla in August?
- In August, Shimla averages a daily high of 21.2°C and a low of 15.3°C, with about 335.8 mm of rain over roughly 28 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shimla in August?
- Shimla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in August.