Best time to go to Darjeeling Average weather of Darjeeling, India

Discover the best time to go to Darjeeling in India from seasonal norms, below.

When is the best time to go to Darjeeling?

When is the best time to go to Darjeeling? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Darjeeling are February, March, October, November and December
On average, the warmest months are April, May, June, July, August and September
The coldest months are January and December
The rainiest months are June and July

Annual weather in Darjeeling

For full information about the climate and weather in Darjeeling a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion	View Details
January	52°F/59°F	1.1in	tolerable weather	Darjeeling in january
February	58°F/65°F	1.7in	good weather	Darjeeling in february
March	65°F/72°F	3.9in	good weather	Darjeeling in march
April	68°F/76°F	13.3in	tolerable weather	Darjeeling in april
May	70°F/76°F	25.2in	very bad weather	Darjeeling in may
June	72°F/77°F	37in	very bad weather	Darjeeling in june
July	70°F/76°F	44.4in	very bad weather	Darjeeling in july
August	70°F/76°F	34.4in	very bad weather	Darjeeling in august
September	68°F/76°F	23.5in	very bad weather	Darjeeling in september
October	65°F/72°F	8.3in	good weather	Darjeeling in october
November	59°F/67°F	1.1in	good weather	Darjeeling in november
December	54°F/61°F	0.9in	good weather	Darjeeling in december

Weather and climate in Darjeeling

Darjeeling enjoys a subtropical highland climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Darjeeling is 72°F (ranging from 59°F in january to 77°F in june). Annual rainfall is 194.6in, with a minimum of 0.9in in december and a maximum of 44.4in in july.

In january the climate is correct. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and you can expect to have 1.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
Between the months of february and march the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 65°F and you can expect to have 3.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
In the month of april the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 76°F as maximum temperature in april and you can expect to have 13.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
From may to september the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 76°F°C and it rains in september about 23.5in.
In october the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 72°F°C and it rains in october about 8.3in.
From november to december the climate is beautiful. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in december and you can expect to have 0.9in of rainfall/month during this period.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Darjeeling

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Darjeeling: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Darjeeling

Find out when Darjeeling has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Darjeeling

Very low season in Darjeeling
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: August and September.
Low season in Darjeeling
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June and July.
High season in Darjeeling
The number of visitors to Darjeeling is high in: October and November.
Peak season in Darjeeling
The largest number of tourists visiting Darjeeling is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Darjeeling month by month

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