Shimla Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 01 July 2026: Expect Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain, High of 21°C
Shimla's weather on Wednesday, 01 July 2026, will see a dramatic shift from clear skies to thunderstorms with hail in the early morning hours. Heavy rain is forecast throughout the day, reaching a 98% chance by afternoon, with humidity at 97%. Plan for a cool day with temperatures peaking at 21°C.
Shimla is set to experience a turbulent start to Wednesday, 01 July 2026, with thunderstorms and a chance of slight hail forecast to begin around 2 AM. This intense weather is expected to escalate, bringing a 78% chance of rain by 4 AM and a near-certain 97% chance of significant rainfall by 6 AM, accompanied by a moderate drizzle that will persist through the morning and into the early afternoon. The overall conditions for Shimla today will see a significant shift from mainly clear skies to widespread precipitation, with the chance of rain reaching 98% by the afternoon.
| Current Weather in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — Wednesday, 01 July 2026 | ||
Temperature 16°C | Feels Like 17°C | High 21°C |
Low 15°C | Conditions Mainly clear | Humidity 97% |
Wind Speed 2 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Shimla — Wednesday, 01 July 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 16°C | Mainly clear | 10% | 2 km/h |
| 02:00 | 15°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 41% | 2 km/h |
| 04:00 | 15°C | Thunderstorm | 78% | 2 km/h |
| 06:00 | 15°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 97% | 5 km/h |
| 08:00 | 16°C | Moderate drizzle | 96% | 3 km/h |
| 10:00 | 17°C | Moderate drizzle | 91% | 1 km/h |
| 12:00 | 18°C | Light drizzle | 92% | 4 km/h |
| 14:00 | 20°C | Light drizzle | 98% | 6 km/h |
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
While the early hours will be dominated by storms and precipitation, temperatures will remain relatively cool, with the mercury hovering around 15°C to 16°C until around 10 AM. By midday, as drizzle continues, the temperature is expected to climb to 18°C, with the day's high anticipated to reach 21°C. Despite the high humidity, which will peak at 97%, wind speeds are expected to remain light, with a maximum of 7 km/h. Travellers and residents should be prepared for the early morning severe weather and carry umbrellas as light drizzle is predicted to continue through the afternoon.
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