Gangtok weather in March (Sikkim, India)

Planning a trip to Gangtok in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Gangtok generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Gangtok in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 291 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Gangtok. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gangtok climate page with graphs.

 

Gangtok, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 291 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  

Where to go in India in March

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 March?

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 March.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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