Darjeeling · WinterMonth summary
Darjeeling weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Darjeeling in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is an average time for Darjeeling. October (7.0/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Darjeeling in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Darjeeling sees 11°C during the day with 10.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (7.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Darjeeling averages 11°C, 30% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Darjeeling in January
Is January a good time to visit Darjeeling?
Transition period with a summer score of 5.5/10 and ski score of 6.2/10. Neither the best ski nor summer season.
Can you ski in Darjeeling in January?
Conditions are decent (ski score 6.2/10) but not optimal. Check slope conditions before going.
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