Sikkim Weather in October

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

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Gangtok Pelling Pemayangtse Lachung

Are you planning a trip a to Sikkim, India in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Sikkim in October

Sikkim, India is a region in India. In October, Sikkim experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Lachung at 7°C (45°F) and warm in Singtām at 24°C (75°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Singtām and -1°C (30°F) in Lachung.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Lachung with an average of 153 mm (6 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Pemayangtse with 266 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 October

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

Temperature range in Sikkim (October)

Precipitation variation in Sikkim (October)

Gangtok

In October Gangtok generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
518 mm (20 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Gangtok →

Pelling

In October Pelling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
168 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
500 mm (20 in)
260 mm (10 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Pelling →

Pemayangtse

In October Pemayangtse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
168 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
505 mm (20 in)
266 mm (10 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Pemayangtse →

Lachung

In October Lachung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
252 mm (9.9 in)
153 mm (6 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Lachung →

Namchi

In October Namchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
168 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
486 mm (19 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
3 days
0 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Namchi →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gangtok 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Pelling 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 260 mm (10 in)
Pemayangtse 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 266 mm (10 in)
Lachung 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Namchi 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Rinchingpong 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 262 mm (10 in)

Sikkim weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Sikkim, India typically experiences less favorable weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gangtok average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

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

In Gangtok, the average daytime high in October is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Gangtok records an average of 224 mm (8.8 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Sikkim, India.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Sikkim, India?

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

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

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