Best Time to Visit Gangtok
Best time: Nov, Dec, Feb, Jan.
Jul is warmest (27.7°C high); Jul is rainiest (733 mm).
Gangtok weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.8 | 7.9 | 22 | 6 |
| Feb | 19.4 | 9.3 | 40 | 7.1 |
| Mar | 22.9 | 11.9 | 79 | 8.6 |
| Apr | 25.1 | 14.6 | 151 | 9.6 |
| May | 26.5 | 17 | 237 | 9.2 |
| Jun | 27.6 | 19.6 | 478 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 27.7 | 20.2 | 733 | 8 |
| Aug | 27.5 | 20.3 | 624 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 26.7 | 19.1 | 457 | 7.1 |
| Oct | 25.6 | 16.4 | 147 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 22.8 | 12.4 | 17 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 19.6 | 9.2 | 8 | 5.9 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: NovDecFebJan
Beaches: NovDecJanFeb
Hiking: DecNovJanFeb
Sightseeing: DecNovJanFeb
Gangtok quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gangtok?
Nov, Dec, Feb, Jan.
What is the rainiest month?
Jul, about 733 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 27.7°C.
Where to stay
See Gangtok hotels · Book Gangtok tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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