Gangtok Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Gangtok can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gangtok. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Gangtok has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 5153 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Gangtok can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 1092 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 186 mm of rainfall, 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
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 92%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 1092 mm of rainfall.
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.
