Is Darjeeling coldest place in West Bengal?

Contai near the Bay of Bengal shores was the coldest in the plains at 5.8 degrees Celsius, while Darjeeling recorded the minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius in the northern part of the state. Another hill resort town of Kalimpong was warmer with night temperatures settling at 6.5 degree Celsius, the Met said.

Is there snowfall in Darjeeling today?

Snowfall is rarely seen in Darjeeling. July to September: Starting July till August, heavy rainfall is observed in Darjeeling.

How is the climate of Darjeeling?

The temperature here averages 16.7 °C | 62.1 °F. The rainfall here is around 3558 mm | 140.1 inch per year….Weather by month // weather averages Darjeeling.

	September
Avg. Temperature °C (°F)	20.2 (68.4)
Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in)	410 (16.1)
Humidity (%)	90%
Rainy days (d)	20

Is Darjeeling very cold?

The winter in Darjeeling is from December until February. Winter here can be extremely cold and snow fall is quite regular in the higher reaches of the district such as in Sandakphu. Often even Tiger Hill located only 11kms from the town too experiences snowfall during the winter.

Does West Bengal have snow?

Located on the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of 7000 ft. and at a distance of approx. 34 km from Kalimpong, Lava is perhaps the only place in West Bengal to receive snowfall. Since its not exactly a tourist destination, it offers utmost peace and calm and is great for nature lovers.

Which is the hottest place of West Bengal?

The correct answer is Torang, Purulia. Torang village is located in Jhalda I Tehsil of Puruliya district in West Bengal. West Bengal’s climate varies from tropical savannah in the southern portions to humid subtropical in the north. In summer (March to May) the avg temperature is 33°C.

Is Darjeeling safe to visit now?

While there might be some residual rain, Darjeeling is normally safe to visit around end of September. However, there is no guarantee that there will not be heavy rain in the meantime, so keep an eye on the news just before you travel.

Is Darjeeling safe?

What is the famous food of Darjeeling?

Top 20 Darjeeling Food Dishes

• Kwati. Image Source. Kwati is one of the most popular food dishes in Darjeeling.
• Aaloo Achar. Image Source.
• Sel Roti. Image Source.
• Pork Curry. Image Source.
• Tibetan Thukpa. Image Source.
• Gundruk. Image Source.
• Aaloo Tama. Image Source.
• Dal Bhat. Image Source.

Which is the coldest place in West Bengal?

Answer: Purulia coldest place in West Bengal. Bankura district followed with 7.6 degrees, 8 degrees below normal, with Sriniketan in Birbhum district registering 8 degrees and Burdwan 8.5 degree, met department sources said.