Shimla weather in January
January in Shimla: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Shimla · #621 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Shimla climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 132 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 23.9 cm / 9.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 93 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shimla in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Shimla?
- January in Shimla: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Shimla on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Shimla in January?
- In January, Shimla averages a daily high of 8.3°C and a low of -3.8°C, with about 132.4 mm of rain over roughly 13.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shimla in January?
- Shimla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 93 in January.
- Does it snow in Shimla in January?
- Shimla sees roughly 23.9 cm of snowfall in January.