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Gangtok Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Gangtok (Sikkim), India. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Forecast for Gangtok

Tue   Nov 05
22°C | 12°C
SW 4 km/h
0.8 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Wed   Nov 06
22°C | 13°C
SW 4 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Nov 07
23°C | 13°C
SW 4 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Gangtok in India

During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

The average rainfall figures in Gangtok are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Gangtok?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gangtok?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gangtok?
    July tops the wettest month list with 1092 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gangtok?
    December is the driest month with 186 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.