Darjeeling Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Darjeeling. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Darjeeling has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3756 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Darjeeling can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 876 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 33 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

July, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C and receives 79 hours of sunshine. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 19°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Darjeeling Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in India

The map below shows the annual precipitation across India. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Darjeeling’s average annual precipitation is 3756 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Darjeeling’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Darjeeling Climate page.