Our verdict
The best time to visit Tawang is January-March
In the height of summer, temperatures in Tawang can reach a maximum of 16℃ (60℉). The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -18℃ (-1℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Tawang during the day, the sun stays up the longest around May. July sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in January instead.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Tawang below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Tawang seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Tawang as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Tawang 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 Tawang
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 Tawang 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.
Tawang 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 Tawang 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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Tawang in January
- Average temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average high temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average low temperature: -14℃ (6℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Tawang in February
- Average temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -12℃ (11℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Tawang in March
- Average temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average low temperature: -9℃ (15℉)
- Average humidity: 47%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Tawang in April
- Average temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Tawang in May
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Tawang in June
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 21 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Tawang in July
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 0 days
- Average rainfall: 104mm (4") over 29 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Tawang in August
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 87mm (3") over 26 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Tawang in September
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 21 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Tawang in October
- Average temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Tawang in November
- Average temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 43%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Tawang in December
- Average temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average high temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tawang in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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