Jalpaiguri climate
Jalpaiguri (West Bengal, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 2,048 mm81 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jalpaiguri climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2374 | 1152 | 1763 | 60.2 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1457 | 2169 | 120.5 |
| Mar | 3391 | 1865 | 2678 | 331.3 |
| Apr | 3697 | 2373 | 2985 | 913.6 |
| May | 3596 | 2577 | 3086 | 2017.9 |
| Jun | 3492 | 2679 | 3086 | 33413 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2679 | 2984 | 51920 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2678 | 2883 | 39416 |
| Sep | 3087 | 2577 | 2882 | 33713 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2271 | 2578 | 1144.5 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1763 | 2271 | 60.2 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1355 | 1865 | 20.1 |
| Year | 3697 | 1152 | 2577 | 2,04881 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54% | 31% | 3.2 | 10:39 |
| Feb | 45% | 36% | 4.1 | 11:14 |
| Mar | 36% | 43% | 5.1 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 43% | 56% | 5.4 | 12:46 |
| May | 60% | 67% | 5.2 | 13:26 |
| Jun | 77% | 81% | 4.5 | 13:48 |
| Jul | 88% | 88% | 4.1 | 13:39 |
| Aug | 88% | 84% | 4.4 | 13:04 |
| Sep | 87% | 74% | 4.1 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 80% | 42% | 4.4 | 11:29 |
| Nov | 72% | 22% | 3.9 | 10:48 |
| Dec | 64% | 23% | 3.3 | 10:29 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Jalpaiguri is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 35 °C96 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 11 °C52 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.1 °C23.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,048 mm81 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 61% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–February. The wettest month is July (519 mm20 in), the driest is December (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 36% in March to 88% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 22%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in November to 6 km/h (4 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Jalpaiguri
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (519 mm20 in) and humid (88% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Jalpaiguri
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2374 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1152 to 14 °C57 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3391 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1865 to 25 °C77 °F, about 108 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 34 °C92 °F, lows around 26 °C78 °F, about 415 mm16 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2679 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1763 to 25 °C77 °F, about 152 mm6.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Jalpaiguri compares
Compared with Siliguri, about 37 km to the northwest, Jalpaiguri has practically the same average temperature and receives 15% more precipitation (2,048 mm81 in vs 1,774 mm70 in).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Jalpaiguri is the 306th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 26th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Saidpur (Bangladesh, Cwa), Rangpur (Bangladesh, Cwa) and Dinajpur (Bangladesh, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Siliguri 37 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,774 mm70 in
- Jaigaon 74 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,620 mm64 in
- Darjiling 74 km · 13 °C56 °F · 1,545 mm61 in
- Saidpur 84 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,959 mm77 in
- Kishanganj 90 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,701 mm67 in
- Gangtok 91 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,092 mm43 in
- Dinajpur 99 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,669 mm66 in
- Rangpur 100 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,968 mm77 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jalpaiguri?
May is the warmest month in Jalpaiguri, with an average high of 35 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jalpaiguri?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jalpaiguri?
July is the wettest month with about 519 mm (20.4 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Jalpaiguri?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 139 m, while Jalpaiguri lies at about 87 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.3 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.