March · India
Best time to visit Shimla in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shimla in March
Average temperature 19°C, 61 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 51% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 51%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Shimla scores 8.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shimla climbs Himalayan ridges beneath the Ridge and Mall, the old summer capital of British India.
March ranks 2nd of 12 for Shimla — one of the best windows
March averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Shimla (2nd of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shimla in March?
- In March, Shimla averages 19°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Shimla?
- March earns a 8.8/10 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 March?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 51% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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