When is the best time to go to Gangtok
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gangtok, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Gangtok
Gangtok weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gangtok are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 16mm | 7.6hrs | 11.5hrs |
Gangtok's weather in January is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gangtok, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Gangtok and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Gangtok with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 19mm | 7.4hrs | 12hrs |
February in Gangtok is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gangtok, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Gangtok and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gangtok with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 47mm | 7.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Gangtok is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gangtok, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Gangtok and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gangtok with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 99mm | 8.5hrs | 13.6hrs |
Gangtok's weather in April is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gangtok.
April is in the spring in Gangtok and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gangtok with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 217mm | 7.1hrs | 14.3hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Gangtok and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gangtok for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Gangtok and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gangtok with around 217mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 566mm | 5.8hrs | 11.5hrs |
June in Gangtok is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gangtok for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Gangtok and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gangtok with around 566mm 22.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 825mm | 4.3hrs | 12hrs |
July in Gangtok is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gangtok for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Gangtok and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gangtok with around 825mm 32.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 619mm | 4.6hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Gangtok is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gangtok for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Gangtok and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gangtok with around 619mm 24.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 438mm | 5hrs | 13.6hrs |
Gangtok's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gangtok for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Gangtok and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gangtok with around 438mm 17.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Gangtok weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 116mm | 7.2hrs | 14.3hrs |
October is a damp month in Gangtok and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gangtok for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gangtok and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gangtok with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 14mm | 7.6hrs | 11.5hrs |
The climate in Gangtok during November can be summarized as mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gangtok, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Gangtok and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gangtok with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 0 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 8mm | 7.4hrs | 12hrs |
December in Gangtok is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gangtok, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Gangtok and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gangtok with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Gangtok weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 8mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 825mm 32.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 26.1°C 79°F |
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