Sikkim Weather in June

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

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Gangtok Pelling Pemayangtse Lachung

Thinking about venturing to Sikkim, India this June 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 June

Sikkim, India is a region in India. Sikkim, India has a wide variety of climate types. During June, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and heavy precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Lachung at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Singtām at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Singtām and 5°C (41°F) in Lachung.

To explore the conditions in Sikkim, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lachung with an average of 311 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Rinchingpong with 733 mm (29 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Sikkim in June

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

Temperature range in Sikkim (June)

Precipitation variation in Sikkim (June)

Gangtok

In June Gangtok generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
305 mm (12 in)
637 mm (25 in)
1092 mm (43 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Gangtok →

Pelling

In June Pelling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
73 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
513 mm (20 in)
717 mm (28 in)
901 mm (35 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pelling →

Pemayangtse

In June Pemayangtse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
73 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
523 mm (21 in)
726 mm (29 in)
904 mm (36 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pemayangtse →

Lachung

In June Lachung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
311 mm (12 in)
498 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
17 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lachung →

Namchi

In June Namchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
73 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
379 mm (15 in)
666 mm (26 in)
973 mm (38 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Namchi →

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In our records: India June extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest June day in India brought 473 mm (19 in) in Rishīkesh on June 16, 2013.

Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gangtok 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 637 mm (25 in)
Pelling 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 717 mm (28 in)
Pemayangtse 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 726 mm (29 in)
Lachung 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 311 mm (12 in)
Namchi 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 666 mm (26 in)
Rinchingpong 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 733 mm (29 in)

Sikkim weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

In June, Sikkim, India generally has poor weather conditions. Gangtok sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Gangtok peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in June, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Sikkim, India peaks during June. Gangtok averages roughly 637 mm (25 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is June a Good Time to Visit Sikkim, India?

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

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Gangtok.

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