Darjeeling weather in May (West Bengal, India)
Is May a good time to explore Darjeeling weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.
Temperatures
The month of May in Darjeeling typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 26°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 17°C.
Precipitation
Darjeeling in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 392 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 152 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Darjeeling. November typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Darjeeling climate page with graphs.
Darjeeling, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
17°C
Max Temperature
26°C
Chance of Rain
29%
Precipitation
392 mm
Rainy days
9 days
Humidity
88%
Sunshine
152 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in India in May
Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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