Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dārjiling Climate
Dārjiling is a city in India (28) with a population of about 123,797. Its average annual temperature is 18.3°C (65°F), with roughly 2970 mm of rain per year.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
2970
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Dārjiling Climate
Dārjiling has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F) and receives about 2970 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
2970
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 52° | 18 mm |
| February | 13° / 55° | 24 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 56 mm |
| April | 20° / 67° | 103 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 205 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 552 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 785 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 648 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 441 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 117 mm |
| November | 16° / 61° | 16 mm |
| December | 13° / 55° | 5 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Dārjiling
The most comfortable months to visit Dārjiling are typically November, April and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dārjiling are typically November, April and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dārjiling, India has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C and about 2970 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Dārjiling average about 26°C (79°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.