Darjeeling weather in December
December in Darjeeling: cold, a little rain, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Darjeeling · #200 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Darjeeling climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.3 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 103 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Darjeeling in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Darjeeling?
- December in Darjeeling: cold, a little rain, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Darjeeling on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Darjeeling in December?
- In December, Darjeeling averages a daily high of 11.6°C and a low of 3°C, with about 60.2 mm of rain over roughly 15.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Darjeeling in December?
- Darjeeling has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 103 in December.
- Does it snow in Darjeeling in December?
- Darjeeling sees roughly 3.3 cm of snowfall in December.