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Shimla climate / weather / rainfall |
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Minimum Temperature : 11° C (Summer), 2° C (Winter) |
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Maximum Temperature : 24° C (Summer), 18° C (Winter) |
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Best Time to Visit : April to July. |
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Shimla,formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British. |
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Summer season : During the summers the weather in Shimla is very pleasant. The sun comes out full bright during the days and you can expect a temperature of 24 degree Celsius in summers. |
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Monsoon or Rainy season : The hills turn absolutely green and nothing could be more soothing to the eyes. However, it does rain quite a bit in Shimla during the months of July, August and September. During this time, there could be landslides in the region and temperature may fall to 15 degree. |
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Winter season : The winter months temperature varies from 2° C to 18° C.January is the collest month of the winter. |
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What to wear : Light cotton clothes during summer days and warms clothes for nights.For winters deep woollens are advisable. |
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