Gangtok weather in January (Sikkim, India)
What can you expect from the weather in Gangtok during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In January, Gangtok generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.
Gangtok in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 257 mm for the month. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gangtok. July generally stands out with 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 January
Min Temperature
2°C
Max Temperature
11°C
Chance of Rain
3%
Precipitation
257 mm
Rainy days
1 day
Humidity
77%
Where to go in India in January
Find out more about the weather in India in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Gangtok in January?
Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
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