The climate in Shimla during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shimla and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 24°C 75.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 13.1°C 55.5°F |
Average temperature | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 35 mm 1.4 ins |
Rainy days | 2 days |
Sea temperature | 23°C 73.3°F |
Humidity | 56% |
Windspeed | 6.1kph 4 mph |
On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shimla with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
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 |