Kalimpong Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Kalimpong changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in June, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 18°C (64°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) in June to around 8°C (46°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kalimpong has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3727 mm (147 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 937 mm (37 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month December brings less rainfall, with 86 mm (3.4 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kalimpong Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kalimpong. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 94%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year