Tuesday, January 14th, 2025

Going to visit Shimla in December, first know what is the temperature, the traveler has to wear thick clothes.


As soon as the month of December arrives, people start planning for travel, because two big days come at this time. One Christmas and one New Year and during this time people like to visit some nice place. But the question of where to go remains the question for everyone, because everyone neither wants to go out in the harsh cold nor wants to go to a completely normal place.

In such a situation, let us tell you about that place in Himachal, where people yearn to go every weekend. We are talking about Shimla, where one enjoys the most during the winter months. But what is the temperature at this time and does snowfall occur or not? Everyone has this question. So let us tell you through this article. (Photo courtesy: AI)

Shimla temperature in December

The average weather of Shimla in December is cold. This means that your work can be done in a jacket. You don’t need to add 10 more things on top of this. During the day the temperature reaches a maximum of 17 °C and a minimum of 5 °C.
Interestingly, the hottest month of Shimla is June, when the day temperature reaches 32 degrees Celsius and the night temperature reaches 19 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the coldest month is January, during which the day temperature falls to 14 degrees Celsius and the night temperature falls to 2 degrees Celsius.

Rain and snow in the month of December

Rain and snow in the month of December

The chance of rain or snow on any given day in Shimla in the month of December is only 8%. And if it does rain or snow, an average of only 0.71 inches (18.0 mm) of water falls. In general terms, it can be called light snowfall. Shimla receives the most rainfall in August, when there is a 78% chance of rain on any given day and an average rainfall of 0.06 inches (1.6 mm).

Things to see in Shimla in the month of December

Things to see in Shimla in the month of December
  • You can enjoy the thrill of skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Kufri and Narkanda.
  • One can also witness the breathtaking beauty of snow clad mountains and lakes at Jakhu Hill and Chadwick Falls.
  • You can also visit the historic Christ Church, which looks very beautiful when covered with snow.
  • You can also enjoy the ride on the famous Kalka-Shimla toy train passing through snow covered tunnels and valleys.
  • One can also visit the Viceroyal Lodge and the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex.

December is the best time to visit

December is the best time to visit

If we talk about visiting Shimla in winter except summer and rainy season, then this place remains very cold in the month of December. During this period the temperature remains between 0°C to 15°C. Sometimes there is snowfall here and sometimes there is a possibility of light rain. The beauty of Shimla is worth seeing during Christmas and New Year.

how to reach shimla

how to reach shimla

Road route: The distance from Delhi to Shimla is approximately 350 km, which can be covered in 7-8 hours by car or bus. Direct buses are also available from Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Roadways (HRTC) and private Volvo buses are very comfortable options.
By Rail:
There is no direct train to Shimla, but one can reach Kalka by train.
The toy train (Kalka-Shimla Heritage Train) running between Kalka and Shimla gives a great experience. This train covers a distance of 96 km and passes through more than 100 tunnels and beautiful valleys on the way.
By flight:
The nearest airport to Shimla is Jubbarhatti Airport, which is 22 km from Shimla.
Taxi or bus is easily available from here to Shimla.
Flights are available to Shimla from Delhi and other major cities.

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