Shimla weather in September

Shimla, India
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September in Shimla: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 22 rainy days.

#5 of 12 months in Shimla · #484 of 897 destinations to visit in September · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Shimla climate normals — September

Daytime high21°C / 69°F😎 nice
Nighttime low13°C / 55°F
Rainfall172 mm / 6.8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days22 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Shimla?
September in Shimla: nice, soaked, with very humid — fine if you can take 22 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Shimla on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Shimla in September?
In September, Shimla averages a daily high of 20.6°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 172.3 mm of rain over roughly 22.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Shimla in September?
Shimla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in September.

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