Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january 2025
The weather in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather 344.7cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
16%
7%
5%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
17%
10%
6%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
65% of time
12%
11%
7%
Weather at 3am
40°F
64%
16%
11%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january.
The climate of Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january is tolerable
The weather in january in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) is rather dry (with 3.5in of precipitation over 4 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in december there is an average of 1.5in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is fairly fresh around this city this month, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 61°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) is 54°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january with a maximum record of 76°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 10 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 32% of time.
Day length in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january is 10:22. Sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset is at 17:42.
With proper weather, the month of january is okay (but not the best) to go in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in India.
Himachal Pradesh (Shimla): another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in february to Himachal Pradesh (Shimla). more information
January: another location in India?
If you want to go to India in january, there are destinations with better weather than Himachal Pradesh (Shimla):
In january, Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Bangalore (Karnataka), Chennai, Goa and Hyderabad have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Imphal, Manali, Mangalore, Port Blair, Rishikesh and Chandigarh have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.3in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 344.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 56% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.61km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 20% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:20 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january 2024:
45°F to 65°F
45°F to 65°F
45°F to 65°F
43°F to 61°F
43°F to 63°F
41°F to 63°F
43°F to 63°F
41°F to 59°F
36°F to 61°F
41°F to 65°F
45°F to 67°F
45°F to 70°F
52°F to 68°F
47°F to 68°F
45°F to 67°F
43°F to 65°F
41°F to 61°F
41°F to 61°F
41°F to 63°F
40°F to 61°F
40°F to 61°F
34°F to 61°F
34°F to 59°F
32°F to 59°F
32°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
43°F to 63°F
43°F to 65°F
45°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in India in january
Cities near Himachal Pradesh (Shimla):
| Kufri in january | tolerable weather |
| Chandigarh in january | good weather |
| Auli in january | tolerable weather |
| Kasol in january | tolerable weather |
| Manali in january | good weather |
| Ludhiana in january | good weather |
| Dharamsala in january | good weather |
| Rishikesh in january | good weather |
| Haridwar in january | good weather |
| Lansdowne in january | good weather |
| Jim Corbett national park in january | perfect weather |
| Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttrakhand) in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in january:
Weather data for Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Himachal Pradesh (Shimla).