AI-generatedSiliguri at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,070 h
- Rain a year
- 2,586 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 124 m
Climate in Siliguri
Siliguri has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Siliguri is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Siliguri
The best time to visit Siliguri is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 693 mm.
Siliguri through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Siliguri in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30–32 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Siliguri in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 87 rainy days in all
Siliguri in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Siliguri in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:3517:09
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:20–06:06 · evening 16:38–17:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:11–05:20 · evening 17:23–17:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Siliguri compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Siliguri in October?
In October, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 125 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Siliguri.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min05:35 – 17:09
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Siliguri
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Siliguri: score 94 against 62. In February, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. February has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 125 mm | 12 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 26 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Siliguri month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January22° · 7.0 h
In January, Siliguri is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in January94February25° · 7.1 h
In February, Siliguri is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in February77March30° · 7.6 h
In March, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in March48April32° · 6.7 h
In April, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in April30May32° · 5.4 h
In May, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 222 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in May28June31° · 3.8 h
In June, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 506 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in June26July31° · 3.0 h
In July, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 693 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in July24August31° · 3.3 h
In August, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 551 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in August30September31° · 4.2 h
In September, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 383 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in September62October30° · 6.2 h
In October, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 125 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in October89November28° · 6.9 h
In November, Siliguri is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in November93December24° · 6.9 h
In December, Siliguri is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Siliguri.
Siliguri in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Siliguri
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 26 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 198 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 22° | 11° | 7.0 h | 1 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 25° | 13° | 7.1 h | 2 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 30° | 16° | 7.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 32° | 20° | 6.7 h | 10 | 61 |
| MayMay | 30 | 32° | 22° | 5.4 h | 20 | 222 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 31° | 24° | 3.8 h | 27 | 506 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 31° | 25° | 3.0 h | 30 | 693 |
| AugustAug | 24 | 31° | 24° | 3.3 h | 30 | 551 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 31° | 24° | 4.2 h | 25 | 383 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 30° | 20° | 6.2 h | 9 | 125 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 28° | 15° | 6.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 24° | 12° | 6.9 h | 1 | 3 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
26.71° N, 88.43° E · 124 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Siliguri
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Siliguri, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Siliguri: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Siliguri has about 9 rainy days with 125 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Siliguri
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Siliguri
How breezy and how cloudy Siliguri is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Siliguri typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 34 % of the sky over Siliguri: mostly sunny, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Siliguri
How often the day gets hot in Siliguri (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Siliguri has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Siliguri
Weather for your travel dates
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Siliguri in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Siliguri has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 45 min
- Distance
- 7,640 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Siliguri vs Gangtok
In October Siliguri has the better holiday weather (score 62 vs 53). During the day Gangtok is 9 °C cooler than Siliguri. Gangtok gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Siliguri | Gangtok |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 23 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Siliguri
When is the best time to visit Siliguri?
The best time to visit Siliguri is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Siliguri?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Siliguri?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 693 mm. The driest month is December with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Siliguri get?
Siliguri gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.6 hours a day; in July there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Siliguri in?
Siliguri is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Siliguri?
A nonstop flight from London to Siliguri takes about 9 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Siliguri?
Siliguri has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 30, summer holidays 25, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 93.