Climate Insights for Sarāhan

Shimla, State of Himāchal Pradesh, India

Hottest
August
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
July
355mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sarāhan is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1469mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 355mm of rainfall. Sarāhan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Sarāhan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -6° Min: -13° Feb Max: 3° Average: -4° Min: -11° Mar Max: 7° Average: 0° Min: -7° Apr Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -2° May Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 1° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Aug Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Sep Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 7° Oct Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 0° Nov Max: 9° Average: 1° Min: -5° Dec Max: 4° Average: -4° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Sarāhan vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 78mm Feb Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 64mm Mar Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 52mm Apr Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 355mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 297mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 23mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sarāhan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1469mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 355mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 26mm. That's 329mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Sarāhan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 258cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 78cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Sarāhan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

85 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Sarāhan, which began on March 20, 2026. Sarāhan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 242mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 762mm across the season with a monthly average of 254mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 204mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Expect around 164cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sarāhan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C
1 °C
10 km/h
118 mm
78 cm
Feb
-11 °C
3 °C
10 km/h
105 mm
64 cm
Mar Current
-7 °C
7 °C
9 km/h
101 mm
52 cm
Apr
-2 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
75 mm
20 cm
May
1 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
66 mm
2 cm
Jun
6 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
297 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Oct
0 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
26 mm
1 cm
Nov
-5 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
40 mm
18 cm
Dec
-11 °C
4 °C
10 km/h
37 mm
23 cm
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