December · India
Best time to visit Shimla in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shimla in December
Average temperature 12°C, 16 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 52% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 52%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Shimla scores 8.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shimla climbs Himalayan ridges beneath the Ridge and Mall, the old summer capital of British India.
December in Shimla — reliably good (5th best month)
December averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 daylight hours.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shimla in December?
- In December, Shimla averages 12°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Shimla?
- December earns a 8.1/10 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 December?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 52% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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