Sikkim weather in December
Considering a trip to Sikkim this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sikkim in December?
Sikkim is a region in India. Sikkim has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Lachung at 0°C and moderate in Singtām at 18°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Singtām and -10°C in Lachung.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Naya Bāzār with an average of 62 mm to heavy rainfall in Gangtok with 186 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Gangtok usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sikkim in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sikkim climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Sikkim?
Gangtok
In December Gangtok generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pelling
In December Pelling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Pemayangtse
In December Pemayangtse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lachung
In December Lachung generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Namchi
In December Namchi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high 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 December the best time to visit Sikkim?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Gangtok, December may not be the ideal time to visit Sikkim.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Gangtok. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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