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Siliguri Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Siliguri experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very warm, while the cooler months tend to be warm. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Siliguri, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 23°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Siliguri has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3091 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 842 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 11 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Siliguri Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Siliguri. 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Darjeeling, India (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Darjeeling, India (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Forecast for Siliguri

Thu   Dec 26
27°C | 12°C
NE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
28°C | 15°C
W 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
27°C | 15°C
W 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Siliguri in India

During the months of January and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Siliguri?
    Rainy season in Siliguri occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • Does Siliguri have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Siliguri?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Siliguri?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Siliguri?
    July tops the wettest month list with 842 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Siliguri?
    December is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Siliguri?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 189 hours of sunshine.

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