Darjeeling, IndiaQuick decision
When to visit Darjeeling?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
12°C–19°C in October
🌧 Least rain
52% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
July (97%)
📅 Best score
7.0/10
Monthly climate data
Darjeeling weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 2°C | 11°C | 30% | 1.2 | 10.0h | 5.5/10 | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 12°C | 47% | 2.2 | 10.4h | 4.8/10 | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 6°C | 16°C | 57% | 3.1 | 11.0h | 5.7/10 | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 9°C | 18°C | 66% | 4.4 | 11.7h | 6.5/10 | 4.0/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 12°C | 19°C | 88% | 9.0 | 11.1h | 5.1/10 | 3.2/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 15°C | 21°C | 96% | 16.8 | 9.3h | 4.9/10 | 2.4/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 16°C | 21°C | 97% | 24.2 | 6.6h | 4.3/10 | 1.9/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 16°C | 21°C | 95% | 17.4 | 8.2h | 4.7/10 | 2.2/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 15°C | 20°C | 87% | 16.0 | 9.2h | 5.0/10 | 2.7/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 12°C | 19°C | 52% | 5.9 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 16°C | 27% | 1.0 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ December | 4°C | 13°C | 27% | 1.0 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 | 5.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 70% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 21°C, 96% rainy days, 8.0h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 55% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 12°C, 35% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 6.2/10). For hiking/summer: October (7.0/10, 19°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 5.8/10. Cold temperatures (11°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In October, temperatures average 19°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
July is the wettest month with 97% rainy days.
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