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Darjeeling
Which Season to Choose?

Darjeeling, high-altitude tea paradise — lush plantations at 2,100m, views of Kangchenjunga and UNESCO toy train railway.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 27.04°N 88.26°E
October & NovemberBest months
66°FOptimal temperature
52%Rainy days

When to visit Darjeeling?

🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
54°F–66°F in October
🌧 Least rain
52% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
July (97%)
📅 Best score
7.0/10

Darjeeling weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌫️ January36°F52°F30%0.0in10.0h5.5/106.2/10
🌦️ February39°F54°F47%0.1in10.4h4.8/105.5/10
🌦️ March43°F61°F57%0.1in11.0h5.7/104.3/10
🌧️ April48°F64°F66%0.2in11.7h6.5/104.0/10
🌧️ May54°F66°F88%0.4in11.1h5.1/103.2/10
🌧️ June59°F70°F96%0.7in9.3h4.9/102.4/10
🌧️ July61°F70°F97%1.0in6.6h4.3/101.9/10
🌧️ August61°F70°F95%0.7in8.2h4.7/102.2/10
🌧️ September59°F68°F87%0.6in9.2h5.0/102.7/10
🌦️ October54°F66°F52%0.2in10.6h7.0/104.0/10
⛅ November46°F61°F27%0.0in10.0h7.0/104.8/10
⛅ December39°F55°F27%0.0in10.0h7.0/105.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable

Average 18°F, 70% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate

Average 21°F, 96% rainy days, 8.0h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 18°F, 55% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 12°F, 35% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 6.2/10). For hiking/suiner: October (7.0/10, 19°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 5.8/10. Cold temperatures (11°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In October, temperatures average 19°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
July is the wettest month with 97% rainy days.

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