Weather radar Darjeeling
Real-time precipitation radar · Westbengalen · India
Darjeeling climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Darjeeling shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 10.7° | 12.3° | 15.7° | 18.1° | 19.2° | 20.1° | 19.8° | 20.2° | 19.6° | 17.9° | 14.8° | 12° |
| Avg low (°C) | 2.3° | 3.5° | 6.1° | 9° | 11.7° | 14.6° | 15.5° | 15.3° | 14.2° | 10.7° | 6.9° | 4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 79 | 137 | 211 | 291 | 463 | 647 | 897 | 639 | 495 | 231 | 99 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 16 | 14 |
| Sunshine hours | 268 | 253 | 311 | 319 | 318 | 236 | 170 | 203 | 233 | 286 | 272 | 270 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Darjeeling
The best time to visit Darjeeling is typically December. In this month the average high is 12°C, precipitation is 62 mm and sunshine duration is 270 hours. The annual average high is 16.7°C, total annual precipitation is 4251 mm (289 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3139 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Darjeeling
How up to date is the weather radar for Darjeeling?
The weather radar for Darjeeling is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Darjeeling?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Darjeeling: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Darjeeling?
The thunderstorm potential for Darjeeling is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Darjeeling.
What is the climate like in Darjeeling?
Darjeeling has an annual average high of 16.7°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 20.2°C), the coldest January (avg low 2.3°C). The wettest month is July with 897 mm, the driest December with 62 mm. Total annual precipitation is 4251 mm (289 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3139 hours.