Gangtok Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gangtok. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Gangtok has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 5153 mm (203 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Gangtok can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 1092 mm (43 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 186 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gangtok Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 92%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year