January · India
Best time to visit Shimla in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shimla in January
Average temperature 10°C, 72 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Shimla scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 72 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shimla climbs Himalayan ridges beneath the Ridge and Mall, the old summer capital of British India.
January in Shimla: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 10°C (51°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 72 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Shimla — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shimla in January?
- In January, Shimla averages 10°C, 72 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Shimla?
- January earns a 6.7/10 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 January?
- Expect about 72 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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