Climate Insights for Naksalbāri

Darjiling, West Bengal, India

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
9°C low
Wettest
July
851mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Naksalbāri is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 3139mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 851mm of rainfall. Naksalbāri is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 9° Feb Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Apr Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19° May Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jun Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jul Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Nov Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Dec Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Naksalbāri vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 29mm Mar Precipitation: 67mm Apr Precipitation: 116mm May Precipitation: 267mm Jun Precipitation: 586mm Jul Precipitation: 851mm Aug Precipitation: 600mm Sep Precipitation: 424mm Oct Precipitation: 172mm Nov Precipitation: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 5mm
Precipitation

Naksalbāri is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3139mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 262mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 851mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 5mm. That's 846mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Naksalbāri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Naksalbāri, which began on June 21, 2026. Naksalbāri 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 449mm across the season with a monthly average of 150mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2037mm across the season with a monthly average of 679mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 600mm across the season with a monthly average of 200mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 53mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 14°
Feb 17°
Mar 21°
Apr 24°
May 25°
Jun 27°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 26°
Oct 24°
Nov 20°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Naksalbāri is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Naksalbāri 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
586 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
851 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
600 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
24 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
424 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
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