Shimla Weather in October
What's the weather like in Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) in October 2024?
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
October temperatures in Shimla
October rainfall
October 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 October 2024.
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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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