Shimla in May
The weather in May
In May, Shimla averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 10° — warm weather by day. Expect around 99 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 19%.
Days are 3.5° warmer than in April on average, and June brings little change.
May scores 82/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Shimla.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:27 and sets at 19:10 local time, giving 13 h 43 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 39 minutes over the month.
Why 82/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Shimla this month
India's best in May
Shimla in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Shimla?
May scores 82/100 for Shimla, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 8 wet days.
How warm is Shimla in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 10°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Shimla in May?
Shimla receives about 99 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 8 days.