Gangtok weather in October (Sikkim, India)
What can you expect from the weather in Gangtok during October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.
In October, Gangtok generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.
Gangtok in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 224 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 3 days of rain.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October 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 October
Min Temperature
11°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Chance of Rain
11%
Precipitation
224 mm
Rainy days
3 days
Humidity
82%
Where to go in India in October
Find out more about the weather in India in October 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 October?
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 October.
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