Darjeeling weather in May
May in Darjeeling: nice, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Darjeeling · #424 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Darjeeling climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 593 mm / 23.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 31 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 84 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Darjeeling in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Darjeeling?
- May in Darjeeling: nice, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Darjeeling on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Darjeeling in May?
- In May, Darjeeling averages a daily high of 18.4°C and a low of 11.1°C, with about 592.5 mm of rain over roughly 30.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Darjeeling in May?
- Darjeeling has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 84 in May.