Namchi weather in May (Sikkim, India)

How does the weather in Namchi usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Namchi usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 25°C. At night, it falls to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Namchi in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 379 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 152 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Namchi. November typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Namchi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 379 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Darjeeling, India (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in India in May

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?

For visitors traveling to Namchi, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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