Kalimpong weather in January (West Bengal, India)

Is Kalimpong a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kalimpong typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C. This month typically has the coolest temperatures of the year, yet they remain enjoyable and warm.

Precipitation

Kalimpong in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 1 day of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 166 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kalimpong, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Darjeeling, India (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Kalimpong, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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