When to go · Shimla
Shimla in February
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov). Across India: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / −5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- India overall
- Prices
- High
- India overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov). Across India: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- ShimlaHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Himalayan hills, India · Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Sikkimcool
Landslides close roads in July–August; October–November gives the clearest mountain views.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- High
- Prices · India overall
- High
India overall: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shimla, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Mar: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Feb: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Mar: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 5
Mar: 5
Crowds
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 1
February: Outside the best window (Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov). Across India: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
March: Inside Shimla's best window: Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov.
Shimla: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket