May weather forecastDarjeeling, India
May
Weather in May
May introduces a warmer breeze in Darjeeling with daylight hours extending, making it a favourable time for sightseeing. This month also experiences an increase in humidity due to rainfall. This highland region, during May, is often bathed in soft sunlight, making the tea gardens glow in beautiful shades of green. A striking characteristic of weather in May includes an increase in rainfall but it is not until June that the full-fledged rainy season arrives. Overall, the weather of Darjeeling in May carries the allure of a perfect summer hill station.Temperature
Darjeeling, India, experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.6°C (76.3°F) in May, marking an insignificant shift from 24.5°C (76.1°F) in April. During May, Darjeeling observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Darjeeling is 67%.Rainfall
In Darjeeling, during May, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 362mm (14.25") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 230.4 rainfall days, and 2477mm (97.52") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Darjeeling, snow does not fall in March through November.Daylight
In Darjeeling, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 6:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 6:26 pm IST.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in Darjeeling, India, is May, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Darjeeling is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average high temperature in May: 24.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 17.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average pressure in May: 1009mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5km/h).
Average humidity in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average humidity in May: 67%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (43%).
Average rainfall in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average rainfall in May: 362mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (525mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (16mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average rainfall days in May: 28.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average sunshine days in May: 1.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (0 days).
Average UV index in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average cloud cover in May: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in May
Darjeeling, India
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
