Climate Insights for Darjeeling

The climate in Darjeeling is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 3075mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 858mm of rainfall. Darjeeling is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Darjeeling sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Darjeeling is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3075mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 256mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 858mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 27mm. That's 832mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Darjeeling is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Darjeeling, which began on March 20, 2026. Darjeeling is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Darjeeling is during February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Darjeeling based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.