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 high18°C / 65°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 52°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Rainfall593 mm / 23.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days31 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 53°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight13.5 h
Wind6 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.

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