Gangtok weather in January (Sikkim, India)
Thinking of visiting Gangtok in January? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.
Temperatures
Typically, January in Gangtok includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. Expect the coolest temperatures of the year during January.
Precipitation
Gangtok in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 257 mm for the month. Expect around a single day of rain based on historical data.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
a single day
Humidity
77%
Where to go in India in January
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?
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.
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