When to go · Darjeeling
Darjeeling in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon, leeches, closed Singalila park); Oct can still be wet — check the forecast; Jan–Feb is cold and foggy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C54°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- India overall
- Prices
- High
- India overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Darjeeling
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (monsoon, leeches, closed Singalila park); Oct can still be wet — check the forecast; Jan–Feb is cold and foggy.
Weather in February
- DarjeelingHighs around 12 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 54 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 3 days
- Himalayan hills, India · Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Sikkimcool
Landslides close roads in July–August; October–November gives the clearest mountain views.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- High
- Prices · India overall
- High
India overall: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket