Sikkim weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Sikkim in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Sikkim in October?
Sikkim 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.
During the day the temperature is cold in Lachung at 7°C and warm in Singtām at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Singtām and -1°C in Lachung.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Lachung with an average of 153 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Pemayangtse with 266 mm.
For specific regional insights in Sikkim for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sikkim climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Sikkim?
Gangtok
In October Gangtok generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pelling
In October Pelling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pemayangtse
In October Pemayangtse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lachung
In October Lachung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Namchi
In October Namchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Sikkim?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Sikkim with often poor weather in Gangtok.
On average, the best time to visit Sikkim is in July with generally perfect weather in Gangtok. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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