Gangtok weather in August (Sikkim, India)
Wondering what the weather is like in Gangtok during August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.
Temperatures
The typical weather for August in Gangtok includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.
Precipitation
Gangtok in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 902 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Gangtok. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gangtok climate page with graphs.
Gangtok, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Chance of Rain
53%
Precipitation
902 mm
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
92%
Where to go in India in August
Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Gangtok, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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