Best time to visit Gangtok, India

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The best time to visit Gangtok is January

Are you looking to travel to Gangtok and want to find out when’s the best time to visit? You’re in the right place! The perfect time to visit Gangtok is January due to the excellent weather conditions, and you might even find that the cost of flights and accommodation are lower than if you travel during the peak holiday seasons.

The very hottest temperatures in Gangtok get to around 23℃ (74℉) in the height of summer. In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 2℃ (35℉).

If you’re keen to work on your tan in Gangtok, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around May. On average it rains the most days in July, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Gangtok below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

December

Most daylight

May

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Gangtok seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Gangtok as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Gangtok is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Gangtok

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Gangtok for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Gangtok climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Gangtok for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Gangtok in January

  • Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
  • Average humidity: 50%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 5 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Gangtok in February

  • Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
  • Average humidity: 49%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 6 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Gangtok in March

  • Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 50%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 11 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Gangtok in April

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 54%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 17 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Gangtok in May

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 102mm (4") over 24 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Gangtok in June

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 127mm (5") over 28 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Gangtok in July

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 238mm (9") over 31 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
31 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in July, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Gangtok in August

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 191mm (8") over 29 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
29 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Gangtok in September

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 137mm (5") over 26 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.

Gangtok in October

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 12 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Gangtok in November

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average humidity: 63%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 7 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Gangtok in December

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
  • Average humidity: 57%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 5 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gangtok in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Gangtok is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 21℃ (70℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Gangtok is generally around December. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in December first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Gangtok is generally around July, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of July too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Gangtok, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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