Gangtok weather in May (Sikkim, India)
Planning a trip to Gangtok in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In May, Gangtok typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.
Gangtok in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 305 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May 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 May
Min Temperature
13°C
Max Temperature
21°C
Chance of Rain
33%
Precipitation
305 mm
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
85%
Where to go in India in May
Find out more about the weather in India in May 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 May?
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 May.
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