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The weather in Shimla in May is hot. The average temperatures are between 15°C and 30°C. Usually the days in May are hot while the nights are a bit cooler.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Shimla during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Shimla in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Shimla in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Shimla before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 2° | 4 | 22 | 5 | 86 mm | Ok | Shimla in January |
| February | 18° / 4° | 6 | 19 | 3 | 125 mm | Ok | Shimla in February |
| March | 23° / 8° | 8 | 22 | 1 | 128 mm | Good | Shimla in March |
| April | 28° / 11° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 121 mm | Good | Shimla in April |
| May | 30° / 15° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 141 mm | Ok | Shimla in May |
| June | 30° / 17° | 11 | 19 | 0 | 254 mm | Ok | Shimla in June |
| July | 27° / 18° | 23 | 8 | 0 | 665 mm | Good | Shimla in July |
| August | 26° / 17° | 24 | 7 | 0 | 768 mm | Good | Shimla in August |
| September | 26° / 14° | 14 | 16 | 0 | 359 mm | Good | Shimla in September |
| October | 25° / 11° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 54 mm | Perfect | Shimla in October |
| November | 21° / 7° | 2 | 28 | 0 | 26 mm | Good | Shimla in November |
| December | 18° / 3° | 1 | 29 | 1 | 36 mm | Good | Shimla in December |