Gangtok weather in March (Sikkim, India)

Is Gangtok a good destination in March, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Gangtok includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Gangtok in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 291 mm for the month. Expect around 3 days of rain based on historical data.

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 Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 291 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 75%  

Where to go in India in March

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel 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 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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