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Lachung weather in January (Sikkim, India)

How is January weather typically in Lachung? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Lachung tends to experience very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. January is part of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -2°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -12°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Lachung in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snowfall, averaging around 246 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about a single day will experience snowfall.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lachung, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 246 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
Data from: Gangtok, India (43 KM, 26 Miles).

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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Lachung should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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