2Β° to 11Β°
Cold & Clear
The coldest month of the year, dry and often clear, with a real chance of snow at higher elevations nearby.
π§₯ Heavy layersβοΈ Snow possible nearby
3Β° to 12Β°
Still Cold
Nearly as cold as January, dry, and one of the better months for spotting snow on nearby peaks.
π§₯ Heavy layersβοΈ Snow possible nearby
6Β° to 16Β°
Driest Month
The least humid month of the year, mild and increasingly clear as spring begins.
π§₯ Warm layersβοΈ Clearest views
9Β° to 18Β°
Mild Spring
Pleasantly mild, though rain and thunderstorms start becoming more frequent.
π§₯ Light layersβ Light rain jacket
11Β° to 19Β°
Rains Build
Still mild, but rain grows noticeably more frequent as the monsoon approaches.
π§₯ Light layersβ Umbrella handy
13Β° to 20Β°
Monsoon Breaks
Cool, cloudy, and wet, with rain becoming a near-daily event.
β Umbrella essentialπ«οΈ Fog likely
13Β° to 19Β°
Peak Monsoon
The wettest month of the year, overcast and rainy, with the least sunshine of the whole year.
β Heavy rain gearπ«οΈ Fog likely
13Β° to 20Β°
Deep Monsoon
Nearly as wet as July, cool and heavily clouded most days.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Landslide risk
13Β° to 19Β°
Monsoon Lingers
Rain remains frequent, though it starts easing as the month goes on.
β Umbrella handyπ«οΈ Fog likely
10Β° to 19Β°
Rains Clear
The last of the monsoon rain usually clears by mid-month, giving way to dry, mild weather.
π§₯ Light layersβοΈ Clear mountain views
6Β° to 17Β°
The Best Month
Dry, clear, and milder than the winter months, widely considered the single best time to visit.
π§₯ Warm layersβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
3Β° to 14Β°
Cold & Dry
Cold and dry, with genuinely good odds of catching snow on a clear day at higher elevations.
π§₯ Heavy layersβοΈ Snow possible nearby
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Darjeeling?›
Darjeeling's monsoon season runs roughly from June through September, with July historically the wettest, averaging over 650mm of rain across 23 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Darjeeling?›
November is widely considered Darjeeling's single best month: dry, clear, and milder than deep winter. December and January bring the best odds of a rare Himalayan snowfall, alongside genuinely cold nights that can dip below freezing.
What is the least favorable time to visit Darjeeling?›
June through September make up the heart of the monsoon, cool, cloudy, and wet, with landslides occasionally cutting off road access to the town during the heaviest spells.
Which month has the most rain in Darjeeling?›
July is historically the wettest month, averaging over 650mm of rain across 23 days.
Which month is the driest in Darjeeling?›
December is historically the driest month, averaging around 3mm of rain.
How cold does Darjeeling get in winter?›
January is historically the coldest month, and nights can dip below freezing, especially at higher elevations nearby.
What should I pack for Darjeeling during the rainy season?›
Rain gear is worth having from around June through September, and warm layers are worth packing year-round given the altitude.
Can I see snow in Darjeeling?›
Snow itself is rare in town, but the odds are historically best from late December to late February or early March, particularly at higher elevations nearby like Tiger Hill or Sandakphu.
How many hours of sunshine does Darjeeling get per day on average?›
It ranges from around 2.5 hours a day in June and July up to about 6.5 hours a day in November.
Does fog affect the mountain views in Darjeeling?›
Cloud cover can obscure Himalayan views at any time of year, especially during the rainy season, so it's worth budgeting extra days for a clear sunrise at a viewpoint like Tiger Hill.