When is the best time to go to Dārjiling
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dārjiling, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Dārjiling
Dārjiling weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dārjiling are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 15mm | 7.5hrs | 11.5hrs |
Mild and dry weather often prevails in Dārjiling during the month of January
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dārjiling, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Dārjiling and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Dārjiling weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 20mm | 7.3hrs | 12hrs |
February in Dārjiling is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dārjiling, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Dārjiling and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Dārjiling weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 43mm | 7.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Dārjiling is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dārjiling, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Dārjiling and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 92mm | 8.6hrs | 13.6hrs |
Dārjiling's weather in April is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dārjiling.
April is in the spring in Dārjiling and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 192mm | 7hrs | 14.3hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Dārjiling and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dārjiling for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Dārjiling and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 519mm | 5.7hrs | 11.5hrs |
Dārjiling's weather in June is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dārjiling for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Dārjiling and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 519mm 20.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 780mm | 4hrs | 12hrs |
July in Dārjiling is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dārjiling for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Dārjiling and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 780mm 30.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 577mm | 4.3hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Dārjiling is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dārjiling for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Dārjiling and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 577mm 22.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 426mm | 4.8hrs | 13.6hrs |
Dārjiling's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dārjiling for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Dārjiling and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 426mm 16.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Dārjiling weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 111mm | 7hrs | 14.3hrs |
October is a damp month in Dārjiling and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dārjiling for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Dārjiling and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Dārjiling weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 15mm | 7.4hrs | 11.5hrs |
The climate in Dārjiling during November can be summarized as mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dārjiling, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Dārjiling and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 0 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Dārjiling weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 9mm | 7.3hrs | 12hrs |
December in Dārjiling is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dārjiling, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Dārjiling and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dārjiling with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Dārjiling weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 9mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 780mm 30.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 26.1°C 79°F |
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