Climate of Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Point-value climate at Gangtok (Sikkim, India). Population approximately 77,900.
Located in Sikkim, India, Gangtok has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 77,900. Monthly average temperatures range from 12.9°C / 55.2°F in January to 24°C / 75.2°F in July, with rainfall varying from 8 mm / 0.3 in (December) to 733 mm / 28.9 in (July) — about 2993 mm / 117.8 in across the year. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gangtok's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: February, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C55.2°F | 22 mm0.9″ | — |
| February | 14.4°C57.9°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.4°C63.3°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| April | 19.8°C67.6°F | 151 mm5.9″ | — |
| May | 21.7°C71.1°F | 237 mm9.3″ | — |
| June | 23.6°C74.5°F | 478 mm18.8″ | — |
| July | 24°C75.2°F | 733 mm28.9″ | — |
| August | 23.9°C75°F | 624 mm24.6″ | — |
| September | 22.9°C73.2°F | 457 mm18″ | — |
| October | 21.1°C70°F | 147 mm5.8″ | — |
| November | 17.6°C63.7°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.4°C57.9°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gangtok?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are February, November, December. Gangtok's warmest month is July at an average of 24°C / 75.2°F, and its driest month is December with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Gangtok?
Gangtok, in Sikkim, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.9°C / 55.2°F in January to 24°C / 75.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 2993 mm / 117.8 in, with the wettest month being July (733 mm / 28.9 in) and the driest December (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Gangtok in July?
The average temperature in Gangtok in July is 24°C / 75.2°F, with rainfall of about 733 mm / 28.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Gangtok?
The driest month in Gangtok is December, with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 14.4°C / 57.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Gangtok?
The wettest month in Gangtok is July, with approximately 733 mm / 28.9 in of average monthly rainfall.