The climate in Shimla during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Shimla and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 3.4°C 38°F |
Average temperature | 8.3°C 46.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
Rainy days | 4 days |
Sea temperature | 18.1°C 64.7°F |
Humidity | 63% |
Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shimla with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Shimla in January 2025.
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Hottest month: | June | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
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Driest month: | November | 17mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | October | 9.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 13°C 55.4°F |
Wettest month: | July | 422mm 16.6ins |