Darjeeling
Tea estates terraced up hillsides that produce some of the most prized leaves on Earth, a toy train that has climbed the same narrow-gauge track since the 1880s, and a sunrise view of Kangchenjunga that has drawn early risers for over a century.
The best time to visit Darjeeling is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F). Local time there is 04:16 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
March · high 84°F · rain 0.8in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Siliguri, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C71°F | 4mm0.2in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| February | 24°C76°F | 23mm0.9in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| March | 29°C84°F | 20mm0.8in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 31°C87°F | 62mm2.4in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C87°F | 191mm7.5in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 31°C87°F | 649mm25.6in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| July | 30°C87°F | 935mm36.8in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| August | 31°C88°F | 538mm21.2in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| September | 30°C86°F | 605mm23.8in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 30°C85°F | 150mm5.9in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 28°C82°F | 0mm0.0in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| December | 24°C74°F | 3mm0.1in | 10.5h10.5h |
Good to know
- Currency
- INR · Indian rupee
- Language
- Hindi, English
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit Darjeeling?
The best time to visit Darjeeling is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F).
How warm does Darjeeling get?
Typical daytime highs in Darjeeling are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 21°C (70°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 12°C (53°F).
Is Darjeeling expensive?
On the ground, Darjeeling is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Darjeeling good for?
Darjeeling is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, old stones and real towns.