Shimla Weather in March
What's the weather like in Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) in March 2026?
The climate in Shimla during March can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
March is in the spring in Shimla and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.9°C 48°F |
| Average temperature | 14.3°C 57.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 19.6°C 67.3°F |
| Humidity | 50% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 6th driest month of the year in Shimla with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Shimla
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
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 March 2025.
Other monthly averages
Shimla weather stats
| Hottest month: | June | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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