Chail weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Chail, Shimla and Kufri, month-by-month temperatures and rain, when it snows, and the best months for the palace, the cricket ground and Kali ka Tibba.
- 9.3° / 1.7 °C January
- 23.8° / 15.1 °C June
- Jul–Aug wettest
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Chail is a quiet hill station in Solan district at about 2,250 m, 45 km from Shimla — almost exactly Shimla’s height, so its weather follows Shimla’s closely. Using Shimla’s IMD 1991–2020 averages, January is the coldest month (about 9 °C by day and 2 °C at night) and June the warmest (about 24 °C). July and August are the wettest (330–350 mm a month). Chail gets snow in some winters, usually late December to February. October–November and March–June are the most pleasant months.
- ColdestJanuary — about 9° / 2 °C.
- WarmestJune — about 24° / 15 °C.
- WettestJuly–August, 330–350 mm a month.
- SnowSome winters, late December to February.
- Best monthsMarch–June, October–November.
Chail, Shimla and Kufri weather today
Chail (2,250 m), Shimla (2,205 m) and Kufri (2,510 m) — current temperature and the next days’ high, low, rain and snow.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Chail weather by month
Chail has no IMD climate station of its own. The table uses the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Shimla, the nearest station at almost the same height (2,205 m against Chail’s 2,250 m). Chail is more open and wooded, so nights can feel a little colder.
| Month | Avg high / low (Shimla IMD) | Rain / snow | What it is like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3° / 1.7 °C | 80 mm; snow some years | Coldest; icy after snow |
| February | 10.3° / 2.4 °C | 83 mm; snow some years | Cold; last winter snow |
| March | 14.5° / 6.1 °C | 79 mm | Cool, spring showers |
| April | 19.8° / 10.8 °C | 58 mm | Pleasant days, cool nights |
| May | 23.0° / 13.6 °C | 82 mm | Escape from the plains’ heat |
| June | 23.8° / 15.1 °C | 192 mm | Warmest; monsoon at month end |
| July | 21.3° / 14.6 °C | 328 mm | Wet and misty |
| August | 20.5° / 14.2 °C | 351 mm | Wettest; landslide risk |
| September | 20.4° / 12.9 °C | 165 mm | Monsoon easing |
| October | 18.9° / 10.5 °C | 30 mm | Clear, crisp, best views |
| November | 15.4° / 7.0 °C | 14 mm | Dry, sunny days, cold evenings |
| December | 11.9° / 4.0 °C | 26 mm | Cold nights; snow chance late month |
Shimla IMD normals used as the reference for Chail. Full figures and Shimla’s snow history: Shimla weather by month.
Chail Palace, the cricket ground and Kali ka Tibba: when to go
Chail Palace, the old summer palace of the Maharaja of Patiala, and the cricket ground — often called the world’s highest — are pleasant from March to June and October to November, when the lawns and forest walks are dry.
Kali ka Tibba, the hilltop temple near Chail, gives the clearest Himalayan views on the dry, cold days of October to December.
After snow the roads from Kufri and from Kandaghat and Sadhupul can be slippery for a day or two; a car with a driver used to hill roads is the safe choice. More: Chail travel guide.
Chail in pictures
The palace, Kali ka Tibba and the forested hills — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Chail
Depending on what you are going for.
Summer escape
Cool days while the plains are hot.
Clear views
Dry, sunny, the best mountain views.
Snow chance
Snow in some winters; cold nights.
Quiet weekends
Fewer visitors, pleasant weather.
Monsoon green
Rain easing, everything green.
Take care
Heavy rain; landslides on hill roads.
Chail trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: warm jacket and thermals from December to February; a light jacket for evenings from March to November; rain gear in July–August.
Nearby weather:Solan weather, Kasauli weather, Shimla weather and Kufri weather.
Our Shimla and Chail trips
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Chail weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Chail today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Chail, Shimla and Kufri (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Chail?
In some winters, usually between late December and February. Kufri, higher up, gets snow more often.
What is the coldest month in Chail?
January — about 9 °C by day and 2 °C at night (Shimla’s IMD averages).
When is the monsoon in Chail?
From late June to September; July and August are the wettest months.
What is the best time to visit Chail?
March to June and October to November.
How far is Chail from Shimla?
About 45 km.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Shimla climatological normals 1991–2020
- Suzu Travels: Chail travel guide
Photo credits
The view from Chail — Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chail Palace — Photo: Shubhankar Sakalkale, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sunrise at Chail — Photo: Sameer Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chail hills from Solan — Photo: SpeakingArch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · From Kali Tibba, Chail — Photo: Kavittaa, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kali ka Tibba — Photo: Pushkar Prashar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chail Palace — Photo: Sidnanda, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sadhupul — Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chail — Photo: Arushi Dayal, CC BY-SA 4.0
