Sikkim Weather in March

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

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Gangtok Pelling Pemayangtse Lachung

Considering a trip to Sikkim, India this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Sikkim in March

Sikkim, India is a region in India. Sikkim, India has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Lachung at 2°C (36°F) and pleasant in Singtām at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Singtām and -7°C (19°F) in Lachung.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sikkim, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Singtām with an average of 202 mm (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Lachung with 327 mm (13 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)
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Best Places to Visit in Sikkim in March

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

Temperature range in Sikkim (March)

Precipitation variation in Sikkim (March)

Gangtok

In March Gangtok generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
302 mm (12 in)
291 mm (11 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Gangtok →

Pelling

In March Pelling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
145 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
268 mm (11 in)
346 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Pelling →

Pemayangtse

In March Pemayangtse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
145 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
275 mm (11 in)
354 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Pemayangtse →

Lachung

In March Lachung generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
304 mm (12 in)
327 mm (13 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Lachung →

Namchi

In March Namchi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
145 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Namchi →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gangtok 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 291 mm (11 in)
Pelling 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 268 mm (11 in)
Pemayangtse 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 275 mm (11 in)
Lachung 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 327 mm (13 in)
Namchi 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)
Rinchingpong 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 274 mm (11 in)

Sikkim weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Sikkim, India generally has less favorable weather conditions. Gangtok sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Gangtok peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in March, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Gangtok records an average of 291 mm (11 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Sikkim, India.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Sikkim, India?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Sikkim, India with often less favorable weather in Gangtok.

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

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