IndiaThe climate of Darjeeling
The current climate in Darjeeling features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Darjeeling, India.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Darjeeling in recent years was 42°C in April 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in January 2022.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Darjeeling gets 3667 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Darjeeling runs from June to November.
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The best time to visit Darjeeling for mild to warm weather is December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Darjeeling.
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Climate Table of Darjeeling
The climate table of Darjeeling shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 62 | 102 | 150 | 241 | 427 | 533 | 782 | 596 | 459 | 236 | 62 | 17 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Darjeeling, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Darjeeling
Yearly Temperature in Darjeeling
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Darjeeling, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Darjeeling
Total Yearly Precipitation in Darjeeling
Average Snowfall per Month in Darjeeling
Total Yearly Snowfall in Darjeeling
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Darjeeling, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Darjeeling
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Average weather in Darjeeling by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Darjeeling. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.