DarjeelingBest season
Darjeeling in May
Mild in the hills, hot in Siliguri, 12–19°C in Darjeeling
Peak holiday season as the plains heat up. Second-flush tea begins. Darjeeling is busy and prices rise; book hotels and toy train seats early.
Where to go
Our picks for May
Tea, toy trains and Kangchenjunga at the end of the ridge
Sunrise on Kangchenjunga, with Everest on the far horizon
The top of West Bengal, facing four of the five highest peaks
A quiet lake town among tea gardens and orange orchards
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Packages
Routes at their best in May
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is May a good time to visit Darjeeling?
Peak holiday season as the plains heat up. Second-flush tea begins. Darjeeling is busy and prices rise; book hotels and toy train seats early.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling in May?
Mild in the hills, hot in Siliguri, 12–19°C in Darjeeling. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Darjeeling in May?
We suggest Darjeeling, Tiger Hill, Sandakphu, Mirik. Book the steam joy ride on IRCTC weeks ahead for May dates.