Sikkim weather in April
Planning a getaway to Sikkim this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Sikkim in April?
Sikkim is a region in India. Sikkim has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and heavy precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Lachung at 5°C to warm in Singtām at 24°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Singtām and -3°C in Lachung.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy snow/rainfall in Lachung with an average of 224 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Pemayangtse with 354 mm.
For a closer look at April's conditions in Sikkim, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sikkim's yearly weather, check out our Sikkim climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Sikkim?
Gangtok
In April Gangtok generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pelling
In April Pelling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pemayangtse
In April Pemayangtse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lachung
In April Lachung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Namchi
In April Namchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sikkim, in India.
Is April the best time to visit Sikkim?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Gangtok, April may not be the ideal time to visit Sikkim.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Gangtok. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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