Darjeeling weather in September (West Bengal, India)

How is the weather in Darjeeling in September? This guide provides all the details you need.

In September, Darjeeling typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Darjeeling in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 443 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 98 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September 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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 443 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 90%  
SunshineSunshine 98 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in September

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

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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 Darjeeling in September?

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 in September.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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