Best Time to Visit Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Siliguri is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Siliguri for sunny, dry weather is November–March — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 17.7°C / 63.9°F in January to 29°C / 84.2°F in August, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (December) to 882 mm / 34.7 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Siliguri, West Bengal, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Siliguri's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.7°C63.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.4°C68.7°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 24.6°C76.3°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 22.9°C73.2°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 19.4°C66.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Siliguri?
The best time to visit Siliguri for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 29°C / 84.2°F, and the driest is December with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Siliguri's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Siliguri?
The rainy season at Siliguri, West Bengal runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 155 mm / 6.1 in. The wettest single month is July (882 mm / 34.7 in).
What is the driest month in Siliguri?
The driest month in Siliguri is December, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.4°C / 66.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Siliguri?
The least comfortable months for travel to Siliguri — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 882 mm / 34.7 in in July, and the coldest month averages 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
Is Siliguri climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Siliguri figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Siliguri specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.