Siliguri sits in the Terai lowlands at the foot of the Himalayas in northern West Bengal, one of the wettest parts of eastern India, where the mountains enhance monsoon rainfall well beyond the plains further south. IMD’s national radar network covers this Himalayan foothill Terai district.
Rain in Siliguri by month
Siliguri gets about 1,774 mm (69.9 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is July, with 474 mm (18.6 in), and the driest is December, with 3 mm (0.1 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16.0 °C (61 °F) |
| February | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 19.6 °C (67 °F) |
| March | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24.6 °C (76 °F) |
| April | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28.4 °C (83 °F) |
| May | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 29.3 °C (85 °F) |
| June | 278 mm (10.9 in) | 29.2 °C (85 °F) |
| July | 474 mm (18.6 in) | 27.7 °C (82 °F) |
| August | 353 mm (13.9 in) | 27.4 °C (81 °F) |
| September | 291 mm (11.5 in) | 26.4 °C (80 °F) |
| October | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 24.2 °C (76 °F) |
| November | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20.7 °C (69 °F) |
| December | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17.2 °C (63 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Siliguri and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Siliguri right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Siliguri, West Bengal where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Siliguri can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Siliguri rain radar update?
Updates depend on the radar provider and local network. Check the timestamp on the map for the latest available frame, and press play to compare recent observations. Radar imagery can lag conditions on the ground.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Siliguri?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over West Bengal and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Siliguri, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Siliguri rain radar free to use?
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