Weather in February in Sikkim
Considering a trip to Sikkim this February 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 February?
Sikkim is a region in India. Sikkim offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Lachung at -1°C and moderate in Singtām at 18°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Singtām and -10°C in Lachung.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Naya Bāzār with an average of 147 mm to heavy rainfall in Lachung with 304 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sikkim in February, 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 February for the 5 most popular destinations in Sikkim?
Gangtok
In February Gangtok generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pelling
In February Pelling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pemayangtse
In February Pemayangtse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lachung
In February Lachung generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Namchi
In February Namchi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sikkim, in India.
Is February the best time to visit Sikkim?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Sikkim due to the typically poor weather in Gangtok.
On average, the best time to visit Sikkim is in July with generally perfect weather in Gangtok. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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