Sikkim Weather in February

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

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Gangtok Pelling Pemayangtse Lachung

Planning a journey to Sikkim, India this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sikkim in February

Sikkim, India is a region in India. Sikkim, India offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, 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 (30°F) and mild in Singtām at 18°C (64°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Singtām and -10°C (14°F) in Lachung.

For specific regional insights in Sikkim, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Naya Bāzār with an average of 147 mm (5.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Lachung with 304 mm (12 in).

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

Temperature range in Sikkim (February)

Precipitation variation in Sikkim (February)

Gangtok

In February Gangtok generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
302 mm (12 in)
291 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gangtok →

Pelling

In February Pelling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
139 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
268 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pelling →

Pemayangtse

In February Pemayangtse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
139 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
275 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pemayangtse →

Lachung

In February Lachung generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
246 mm (9.7 in)
304 mm (12 in)
327 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lachung →

Namchi

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
139 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Namchi →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gangtok 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 302 mm (12 in)
Pelling 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Pemayangtse 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Lachung -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 304 mm (12 in)
Namchi 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Rinchingpong 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)

Sikkim weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Sikkim, India generally has poor weather conditions. Gangtok sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

Average temperatures in Sikkim, India during February range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Gangtok.

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

Rainfall in Sikkim, India peaks during February. Gangtok averages roughly 302 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Sikkim, India?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Sikkim, India due to the typically poor weather in Gangtok.

On average, the best time to visit Sikkim, India is in with generally poor weather in Gangtok.

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