The weather in August in Darjeeling

It's warm in August in Darjeeling with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Darjeeling. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Darjeeling, India. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2023, Darjeeling reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 596 mm of precipitation, spread over 31 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in August for Darjeeling

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Darjeeling. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Darjeeling New York
Average temperature 27°C 30°C
Max. temperature 28°C 31°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 596 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 31 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Darjeeling with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Darjeeling is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

The hurricane season in Darjeeling runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Darjeeling, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Darjeeling

Temperature in August in Darjeeling over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Darjeeling

Total precipitation in August in Darjeeling over the years

Daily UV index in August in Darjeeling

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Darjeeling, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.