Shimla Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 23 July 2026: Expect Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, High of 22°C
Shimla's weather forecast for Thursday, 23 July 2026, indicates a day of overcast skies with significant chances of drizzle and thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from a low of 15°C to a high of 22°C, with humidity reaching 93%. Prepare for heavy rain and storms by the afternoon.
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, will experience overcast conditions throughout Thursday, July 23, 2026, with a significant chance of thunderstorms developing by midday. The current temperature is 15°C, feeling like 17°C, under a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. Humidity will be high at 93%, with winds remaining light at 2 km/h initially.
| Current Weather in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — Thursday, 23 July 2026 | ||
Temperature 15°C | Feels Like 17°C | High 22°C |
Low 15°C | Conditions Overcast | Humidity 93% |
Wind Speed 2 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Shimla — Thursday, 23 July 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 16°C | Overcast | 1% | 2 km/h |
| 02:00 | 15°C | Moderate drizzle | 16% | 2 km/h |
| 04:00 | 15°C | Light drizzle | 43% | 4 km/h |
| 06:00 | 14°C | Partly cloudy | 38% | 4 km/h |
| 08:00 | 18°C | Overcast | 12% | 1 km/h |
| 10:00 | 21°C | Overcast | 54% | 7 km/h |
| 12:00 | 18°C | Thunderstorm | 88% | 7 km/h |
| 14:00 | 19°C | Light drizzle | 100% | 5 km/h |
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The day will start with overcast skies and a minimal 1% chance of rain. However, by 2 AM, a moderate drizzle is anticipated with a 16% rain chance, persisting until around 4 AM with light drizzle and a 43% rain chance. Conditions will briefly clear to partly cloudy by 6 AM before returning to overcast by 8 AM. The rain chance significantly increases to 54% by 10 AM, escalating to a thunderstorm with an 88% chance of rain by 12 PM, and heavy rain with a 100% chance expected between 2 PM and 4 PM. The maximum wind speed recorded is 8 km/h.
Residents and visitors should be prepared for heavy rain and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon. Carrying an umbrella or waterproofs is advised from late morning onwards as the chance of rain reaches 100% by 2 PM.
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