Dārjiling weather
At 9:00 AM local time it was clear and 16°C (61°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Dārjiling sits 2129 m (6,985 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dārjiling, West Bengal, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 3%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Sep
About Dārjiling weather
Is it raining in Dārjiling right now?
No. It’s clear and 16° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Dārjiling this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–18° and lows of 8–10°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Dārjiling lately?
In the past 7 days, Dārjiling had 2 rainy days and 41.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dārjiling?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Dārjiling weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dārjiling?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dārjiling is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (62°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Dārjiling?
July is the wettest month, with about 419 mm (16.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Dārjiling?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (62°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F).
Does Dārjiling have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months