Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Shimla with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Shimla in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Shimla with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 15°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Shimla will be around 33°C, with nights close to 16°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 85 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 42% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Shimla. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Shimla in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
85 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Shimla?
May is a great month to be in Shimla for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Shimla runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Shimla in May
With 45°C, Shimla hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Shimla
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Shimla, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Shimla
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Shimla, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Shimla.
Daily UV Index in May in Shimla
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Shimla, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Shimla Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Shimla, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Shimla Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Shimla, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Shimla
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Shimla. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Shimla by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shimla. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
