Dārjiling, West Bengal Weather by Month and Climate Averages
March is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and February the coldest (average low 13°C).
Dārjiling climate at a glance
Dārjiling weather by month
Dārjiling weather in October
In October, Dārjiling averages a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 14°C (1983).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Dārjiling
November is the sunniest month in Dārjiling, with sunshine about 72% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 6%. Over the year the sun shines about 41% of daylight hours. Dārjiling is cloudier than 68% of India.
Humidity peaks in June at 90% and is lowest in November at 77%.
Dārjiling has about 26 days a year above 32°C. Dārjiling is cooler than 95% of India.
Dārjiling weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Dārjiling station is 43°C, on August 18, 1983. The coldest is 0°C, on December 18, 1973.
The wettest day on record brought 244 mm of rain, on July 12, 2020.
21 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
Monthly climate
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3 mm | 0 | 82% | 60% | 33° | 1° |
| February | 7.9 mm | 1 | 79% | 53% | 36° | 4° |
| March | 5.6 mm | 1 | 78% | 53% | 40° | 9° |
| April | 35 mm | 3 | 79% | 53% | 41° | 11° |
| May | 89 mm | 4 | 83% | 35% | 39° | 16° |
| June | 174 mm | 6 | 90% | 13% | 40° | 20° |
| July | 356 mm | 10 | 90% | 6% | 40° | 22° |
| August | 291 mm | 10 | 89% | 10% | 43° | 20° |
| September | 224 mm | 8 | 87% | 20% | 39° | 20° |
| October | 54 mm | 3 | 85% | 51% | 38° | 14° |
| November | 8.4 mm | 1 | 77% | 72% | 34° | 9° |
| December | — | — | 78% | 71% | 32° | 0° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Dārjiling climate questions
What is the hottest month in Dārjiling?
March is the warmest month in Dārjiling, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Dārjiling?
February is the coldest month in Dārjiling, with an average low of 13°C.
What is the record high temperature in Dārjiling?
The record high at the Dārjiling station is 43°C, set on August 18, 1983. The record low is 0°C, on December 18, 1973.
What is the sunniest month in Dārjiling?
November is the sunniest month in Dārjiling, with sunshine about 72% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station SILIGURI (45 km away).
Climate for places near Dārjiling, West Bengal
Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station SILIGURI.