Sikkim Weather in December

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

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Gangtok Pelling Pemayangtse Lachung

Planning a trip to Sikkim, India this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Sikkim in December

Sikkim, India is a region in India. Sikkim, India has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Lachung at 0°C (32°F) and mild in Singtām at 18°C (64°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Singtām and -10°C (14°F) in Lachung.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Naya Bāzār with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Gangtok with 186 mm (7.3 in). In Gangtok, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Sikkim, India?

Temperature range in Sikkim (December)

Precipitation variation in Sikkim (December)

Gangtok

In December Gangtok generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gangtok →

Pelling

In December Pelling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
189 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Pelling →

Pemayangtse

In December Pemayangtse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
189 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Pemayangtse →

Lachung

In December Lachung generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lachung →

Namchi

In December Namchi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
189 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Namchi →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gangtok 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Pelling 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Pemayangtse 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Lachung 0°C (32°F) -10°C (14°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Namchi 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Rinchingpong 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Sikkim weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Sikkim, India typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Gangtok average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Gangtok peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in December, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Sikkim, India, with Gangtok averaging around 186 mm (7.3 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Sikkim, India?

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

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Gangtok.

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