Gangtok weather in August (Sikkim, India)

Curious about the August weather in Gangtok? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Gangtok generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. 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.

Gangtok in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 902 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 902 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 92%  

Where to go in India in August

Find out more about the weather in India in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gangtok in August?

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 in August.

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