Which is the hottest month in Gangtok?

The hottest time of year in Gangtok is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 39°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Gangtok?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Gangtok with 257mm on average. There are normally 10 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Gangtok?

The sunniest time of year in Gangtok is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Gangtok

Q: When is the best time to visit Gangtok?

The best time to visit Gangtok, India is in October Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best time to visit Gangtok, India is in October based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Gangtok?

The best time to visit Gangtok, India is in October based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

55
Jan
57
Feb
64
Mar
68
Apr
70
May
73
Jun
73
Jul
73
Aug
72
Sep
72
Oct
64
Nov
59
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
7
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
6
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
5
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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The weather guide for India (Gangtok) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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