Best time to visit Darjeeling

Q: When is the best time to visit Darjeeling?

The best time to visit Darjeeling is March and April based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Darjeeling?

The hottest time of year in Darjeeling is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with no heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Darjeeling?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Darjeeling with 780mm on average. There are normally 18 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Darjeeling?

The sunniest time of year in Darjeeling is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 65% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Darjeeling?

The best time to visit Darjeeling is March and April based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Darjeeling?

The hottest time of year in Darjeeling is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with no heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Darjeeling?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Darjeeling with 780mm on average. There are normally 18 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Darjeeling?

The sunniest time of year in Darjeeling is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 65% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.