What’s the climate like in Darjeeling?
The current climate of Darjeeling features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Darjeeling in recent years was 42°C in April 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in January 2022.
On average, Darjeeling gets 3667 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Darjeeling runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Darjeeling?
The best time to visit Darjeeling for pleasant to warm weather is December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Darjeeling.
Climate Table of Darjeeling
The climate table of Darjeeling shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 62 | 102 | 150 | 241 | 427 | 533 | 782 | 596 | 459 | 236 | 62 | 17 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in June
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January
- Precipitation*: 3667 mm per year, averaging 306 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,7 cm per year
- Driest months: 17 mm in December, 62 mm in January and November
- Wettest months: 782 mm in July, 596 mm in August and 533 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Darjeeling
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Darjeeling, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Darjeeling
This graph shows how much precipitation Darjeeling, India, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Darjeeling
This graph shows how much snow Darjeeling, India, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Darjeeling
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Darjeeling, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Darjeeling
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Darjeeling, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Darjeeling
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Darjeeling, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Darjeeling
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Darjeeling, India, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Darjeeling by Month
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