Darjeeling weather in January (West Bengal, India)

What does the weather outlook for Darjeeling look like in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Darjeeling typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Precipitation

Darjeeling in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 1 day days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days November typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Darjeeling climate page with graphs.

 

Darjeeling, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in January

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Darjeeling, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Darjeeling.

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