West Bengal
Dooars weather by month (Jalpaiguri)
Average temperature and rainfall for every month in Jalpaiguri (about 80 m above sea level), from India Meteorological Department climate normals, 1991–2020. These are long-term averages to help you pick when to travel, not a forecast. For today's weather, check the IMD forecast.
Best time to visit Dooars
October to mid-June is the season. West Bengal's national parks close for the monsoon, usually from mid-June to mid-September, so there are no safaris in that period. The hot months just before the monsoon are good for spotting animals near waterholes.
Jalpaiguri temperature and rainfall
| Month | Day high | Night low | Rain | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 11°C | 9 mm | Mild, mostly dry |
| February | 27°C | 13°C | 16 mm | Warm, mostly dry |
| March | 30°C | 17°C | 35 mm | Warm, mostly dry |
| April | 32°C | 21°C | 119 mm | Hot, some rain |
| May | 32°C | 23°C | 332 mm | Hot, wet |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 628 mm | Hot, heavy monsoon rain |
| July | 32°C | 26°C | 917 mm | Hot, heavy monsoon rain |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 624 mm | Hot, heavy monsoon rain |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 511 mm | Hot, heavy monsoon rain |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 154 mm | Hot, wet |
| November | 29°C | 17°C | 7 mm | Warm, mostly dry |
| December | 26°C | 13°C | 3 mm | Mild, mostly dry |
Jalpaiguri weather in January
In January, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 24°C and a night-time low of about 11°C, with around 9 mm of rain over the month (mild, mostly dry).
Jalpaiguri weather in February
In February, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 27°C and a night-time low of about 13°C, with around 16 mm of rain over the month (warm, mostly dry).
Jalpaiguri weather in March
In March, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 30°C and a night-time low of about 17°C, with around 35 mm of rain over the month (warm, mostly dry).
Jalpaiguri weather in April
In April, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 32°C and a night-time low of about 21°C, with around 119 mm of rain over the month (hot, some rain).
Jalpaiguri weather in May
In May, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 32°C and a night-time low of about 23°C, with around 332 mm of rain over the month (hot, wet).
Jalpaiguri weather in June
In June, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 32°C and a night-time low of about 25°C, with around 628 mm of rain over the month (hot, heavy monsoon rain).
Jalpaiguri weather in July
In July, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 32°C and a night-time low of about 26°C, with around 917 mm of rain over the month (hot, heavy monsoon rain).
Jalpaiguri weather in August
In August, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 33°C and a night-time low of about 26°C, with around 624 mm of rain over the month (hot, heavy monsoon rain).
Jalpaiguri weather in September
In September, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 32°C and a night-time low of about 25°C, with around 511 mm of rain over the month (hot, heavy monsoon rain).
Jalpaiguri weather in October
In October, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 32°C and a night-time low of about 22°C, with around 154 mm of rain over the month (hot, wet).
Jalpaiguri weather in November
In November, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 29°C and a night-time low of about 17°C, with around 7 mm of rain over the month (warm, mostly dry).
Jalpaiguri weather in December
In December, Jalpaiguri averages a daytime high of about 26°C and a night-time low of about 13°C, with around 3 mm of rain over the month (mild, mostly dry).
Jalpaiguri weather: common questions
+What is the best time to visit Dooars?
October to mid-June is the season. West Bengal's national parks close for the monsoon, usually from mid-June to mid-September, so there are no safaris in that period. The hot months just before the monsoon are good for spotting animals near waterholes.
+What is the coldest month in Jalpaiguri?
January, with night-time lows of about 11°C and daytime highs around 24°C.
+When is the monsoon in Jalpaiguri?
Heavy rain falls from May to September, peaking in July at around 917 mm. Jalpaiguri gets about 3,355 mm of rain a year, almost all of it in those months.
+What is the weather in Jalpaiguri today?
The figures on this page are long-term monthly averages, not a forecast. For today's weather and the next few days, check the India Meteorological Department forecast (mausam.imd.gov.in) before you travel.
Last reviewed September 2026. Permit rules, park dates, fares and road conditions change, so confirm locally before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.