August · India
Best time to visit Shimla in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shimla in August
Average temperature 25°C, 362 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 362 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Shimla scores 4.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 362 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shimla climbs Himalayan ridges beneath the Ridge and Mall, the old summer capital of British India.
August in Shimla — the hardest end of the year
August averages 25°C (78°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
362 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 4.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shimla in August?
- In August, Shimla averages 25°C, 362 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Shimla?
- August earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shimla in August?
- Expect about 362 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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