Shimla Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Tuesday, 04 August 2026: Expect Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, High of 21°C
Shimla's weather forecast for Tuesday, 04 August 2026, indicates a day of significant thunderstorms and heavy rain. The temperature will be around 15°C, feeling like 17°C, with a high of 21°C and humidity at 98%. Be prepared for intense downpours, especially between 10 AM and 2 PM, with rain chances reaching 98% and a near 100% chance of precipitation throughout the day.
Shimla's weather on Tuesday, 04 August 2026, will be dominated by thunderstorms, with periods of heavy rain expected to hit the city, particularly around midday. The temperature will hover around a cool 15°C, but it will feel like 17°C, with the day's high temperature reaching 21°C. Visitors and residents should prepare for significant downpours, with rain chances hitting 98% by 2 PM and a near 100% chance of precipitation overall for the day.
| Current Weather in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — Tuesday, 04 August 2026 | ||
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Temperature
15°C |
Feels Like
17°C |
High
21°C |
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Low
15°C |
Conditions
Partly cloudy |
Humidity
98% |
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Wind Speed
3 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Shimla — Tuesday, 04 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 15°C | Partly cloudy | 4% | 3 km/h |
| 02:00 | 15°C | Mainly clear | 6% | 3 km/h |
| 04:00 | 15°C | Light drizzle | 24% | 1 km/h |
| 06:00 | 15°C | Thunderstorm | 29% | 5 km/h |
| 08:00 | 16°C | Thunderstorm | 27% | 3 km/h |
| 10:00 | 20°C | Thunderstorm | 67% | 6 km/h |
| 12:00 | 19°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 94% | 7 km/h |
| 14:00 | 19°C | Thunderstorm | 98% | 5 km/h |
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The most intense weather is forecast to strike between 10 AM and 2 PM. By 10 AM, temperatures will rise slightly to 20°C, but thunderstorms will be active, accompanied by a 67% chance of rain. This intensifies significantly by 12 PM, with the weather forecast including slight hail and a 94% chance of rain, peaking with a 98% chance of heavy thunderstorms and rain at 2 PM. The humidity remains exceptionally high at 98% throughout the day, with wind speeds remaining light, generally below 8 km/h.
Given the strong likelihood of heavy rain and thunderstorms, carrying an umbrella or waterproofs is strongly advised for anyone venturing out, especially during the peak hours of midday and early afternoon. The chance of rain is projected to reach 100% later in the day, so preparedness for wet conditions is essential.
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