February · India
Best time to visit Shimla in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shimla in February
Average temperature 13°C, 48 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 55% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 55%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Shimla scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shimla climbs Himalayan ridges beneath the Ridge and Mall, the old summer capital of British India.
February in Shimla — reliably good (6th best month)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shimla in February?
- In February, Shimla averages 13°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Shimla?
- February earns a 8.0/10 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 February?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 55% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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