Sikkim Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sikkim, India in April.

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Gangtok Pelling Pemayangtse Lachung

Thinking about venturing to Sikkim, India this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Sikkim in April

Sikkim, India is a region in India. Sikkim, India has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Lachung at 5°C (41°F) to warm in Singtām at 24°C (75°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Singtām and -3°C (27°F) in Lachung.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sikkim, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy snow/rainfall in Lachung with an average of 224 mm (8.8 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Pemayangtse with 354 mm (14 in).

Explore Sikkim by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sikkim — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gangtok)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September21°C (70°F) October19°C (66°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sikkim in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sikkim.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sikkim

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Sikkim, India?

Temperature range in Sikkim (April)

Precipitation variation in Sikkim (April)

Gangtok

In April Gangtok generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
291 mm (11 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
305 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gangtok →

Pelling

In April Pelling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
148 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
268 mm (11 in)
346 mm (14 in)
513 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pelling →

Pemayangtse

In April Pemayangtse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
148 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
275 mm (11 in)
354 mm (14 in)
523 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pemayangtse →

Lachung

In April Lachung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
327 mm (13 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lachung →

Namchi

In April Namchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
148 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
256 mm (10 in)
379 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Namchi →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sikkim in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gangtok 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 251 mm (9.9 in)
Pelling 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 346 mm (14 in)
Pemayangtse 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 354 mm (14 in)
Lachung 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Namchi 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Rinchingpong 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 351 mm (14 in)

Sikkim weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sikkim, India in April?

In April, Sikkim, India generally has poor weather conditions. Gangtok sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Sikkim, India in April?

Daytime temperatures in Gangtok peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in April, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Sikkim, India get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Gangtok records an average of 251 mm (9.9 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Sikkim, India.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Sikkim, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Gangtok, April may not be the ideal time to visit Sikkim, India.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Gangtok.

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