Shimla weather in March
March in Shimla: cool, rainy — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Shimla · #439 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Shimla climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Rainfall | 95 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shimla in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Shimla?
- March in Shimla: cool, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Shimla on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Shimla in March?
- In March, Shimla averages a daily high of 15.1°C and a low of 1.5°C, with about 94.8 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shimla in March?
- Shimla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in March.
- Does it snow in Shimla in March?
- Shimla sees roughly 1.4 cm of snowfall in March.