Sikkim Weather in January

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

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Gangtok Pelling Pemayangtse Lachung

Thinking about venturing to Sikkim, India this January 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 January

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Lachung at -2°C (28°F) to mild in Singtām at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Singtām and -12°C (10°F) in Lachung. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Naya Bāzār with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Gangtok with 257 mm (10 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)
Best Time to Visit Sikkim →

Best Places to Visit in Sikkim in January

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

Temperature range in Sikkim (January)

Precipitation variation in Sikkim (January)

Gangtok

In January Gangtok generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
257 mm (10 in)
302 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gangtok →

Pelling

In January Pelling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
166 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Pelling →

Pemayangtse

In January Pemayangtse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
166 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Pemayangtse →

Lachung

In January Lachung generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
304 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lachung →

Namchi

In January Namchi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
166 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Namchi →

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In our records: India January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in India dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Leh on January 25, 2008.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in India was -27°C (-17°F) in Leh on January 1, 2018.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gangtok 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 257 mm (10 in)
Pelling 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Pemayangtse 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Lachung -2°C (28°F) -12°C (10°F) 246 mm (9.7 in)
Namchi 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Rinchingpong 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)

Sikkim weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Sikkim, India brings poor weather. In Gangtok, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Gangtok peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Sikkim, India peaks during January. Gangtok averages roughly 257 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sikkim, India?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Gangtok.

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