Darjeeling weather in January
January in Darjeeling: cold, rainy, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Darjeeling · #264 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Darjeeling climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 98 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.8 cm / 2.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 114 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Darjeeling in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Darjeeling?
- January in Darjeeling: cold, rainy, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Darjeeling on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Darjeeling in January?
- In January, Darjeeling averages a daily high of 10.2°C and a low of 1.2°C, with about 98.4 mm of rain over roughly 19.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Darjeeling in January?
- Darjeeling has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 114 in January.
- Does it snow in Darjeeling in January?
- Darjeeling sees roughly 6.8 cm of snowfall in January.