Shimla is treasure of seasonal qualities depicts in every month of the year. September is the month when evenings starts being cold. In this month minimum temperature is comparatively low and almost no changes or minimum changes take place in the maximum temperature during initial weeks. Slowly temperature starts decreasing. In night time you would require to have blanket and quilt (Rajai) to keep you warm. Evenings and nights of this season gives a glimpse of winters.
Temperature History
Shimla temperature stays competitively cold as compared to other states of India in every season. September is the end of monsoon in Shimla. Three months July, August and September are three rainy months in Shimla. Two months July and August of monsoon are not cold, even first two weeks of September are not much cold but last weeks are just cold and maximum day temperature is also starts decreasing. Maximum temperature ranges between 240 C and 220 C and Minimum temperature ranges 15 O C to 13 O C.
Month | Period | Maximum average Temperature | Minimum average Temperature | Mean Rainfall in mm |
September | 1902-2000 | 19.6 | 13.5 | 206 |

Activities
Shimla offers a number of activities and sightseeing to do in every season. September is the season offers lush green view of hills. In this season recurring vegetation and spontaneous plants starts growing. You can see a green view from hill top at Fagu, Kamna Hill, and Advance Studies (Viceroy Lodge). Frequency of rainfall is low in the month of September you would find a time to have leisurely walk of Mall road area. You would have option of hiring a cab and do a city tour or tour of surrounding areas.
Travel Tips
September month is still a month of rain including July and August. You need an Umbrella or rain coat even if it’s not raining to prevent you from rain. Woolens and sweaters are required as it is cold during the month, evenings are comparatively more chilling. So it is must to have a light Jacket, Shawl or Pullover.