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Best Season:

Sept - Jun


Summer 10 to 28°C, Winter -5 to 16°C

Best Season / Best time to visit Gangtok

Gangtok enjoys a gentle, moderate climate all year through. The best time to visit the place is from September to June.
  • Winters (December-February) has an average temperature of about 4°C. Snowfalls in the higher altitudes sometimes cuts off different tourist spots. This period is favorable for honeymooning and those who likes holidaying chilly climate.
  • Spring (March – mid of April) season is pleasant and is the best time to enjoy the natural vista of the place.
  • Summers (April end – June) are mild and mercury levels range from an average maximum of 22°C. The period is suitable for all types of tourist activities as the comfortable.
  • Monsoons (July – September) offers heavy rainfalls and often causes landslides in the region. July month records maximum rainfalls. It may not be a good idea to visit in rainy season.
  • Autumns (October – November) are beautiful with pleasant climate. The period is the best time for sightseeing and enjoying holidays in Gangtok.
Honeymoons are ideal during winters in Gangtok. The place has moderate climate in summer allowing you to carry out all types of tourist activities and adventures. The best season for sightseeing is during spring and autumn when the weather is pleasant.

Month-wise Gangtok Weather

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul Aug Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
May is a good month to visit Gangtok.
Weather: Pleasant
The region is very beautiful with pleasant climate. The temperature starts to rise but falls within the comfortable range. The month has lots of blue skies and little rainfall is quite common. Sighting of various attractions and carrying out adventurous sports like rafting, trekking and mountain biking are favorable during this month.
Month Climate Details
Jan
Freezing Cold
The weather is very cold and temperatures go below freezing point. Not the best time for sightseeing as high altitude areas receive snowfall and the area remains closed for any tourist visit. However, the period is quite enjoyable for honeymooning and suitable for holidaymakers who enjoy chilly and cold climate. Thick woolen apparels are recommended for this period. Besides, special care should be taken if travelling with kids or the aged.
Feb
Very Cold, Foggy
The weather remains very cold in February and enjoying outdoor activities can be a bit tough and challenging. The month is accompanied by foggy chilly mornings and cold nights. The period is still suitable for honeymooners and holidaymakers who enjoy cold and chilly weather. Heavy woolens are required and for tourists accompanied by kids or old people, extra care is required.
Mar
Very Cold
Temperature starts to rise a little but the weather is still cold. Days are quite pleasing with lots of blue skies but nights are cold. Official tourist season begins from this month. It is an ideal time for enjoying sighting various attractions of the place. Besides, adventurous sports like mountain biking and trekking can also be done. Woolen clothes are preferable this period.
Apr
Moderately Cold
It is a spring season and the natural beauty of the place is at its zenith. Days are cool with lots of clear blue skies, but nights can get chilly. The temperatures are comfortably cold and is ideal for sightseeing and adventure activities like trekking and mountaineering. Summers will begin from the end of this month.
May
Pleasant
The region is very beautiful with pleasant climate. The temperature starts to rise but falls within the comfortable range. The month has lots of blue skies and little rainfall is quite common. Sighting of various attractions and carrying out adventurous sports like rafting, trekking and mountain biking are favorable during this month.
Jun
Pleasant
June offers pleasant ambience making it suitable for tourist visits. Daytime is very pleasing and evenings are cool. It is a good time for sightseeing and holidaying. Besides, adventure sports like water rafting can also be enjoyed. However, short rainfall is a common occurrence in June.
Jul
Rainy
Monsoon sets in July. The place receives heavy rainfall in this month and landslides are a common occurrence, making it not the most apt time for holidaying. July is also recorded with maximum rainfalls making it the wettest month of the year. However, the region’s lush greenery is enjoyable for nature enthusiast and those who enjoy monsoon effect. July being an off-season, hotels rates is also comparatively lower than peak season.
Aug
Pleasant
Rain continues to play the spoiler. It will rain often and sometimes for long periods. Landslides are a common calamity in this region and make it difficult for tourism. However, the place becomes attractive and beautiful with its green surroundings. Nature and rains lovers can plan for their visit. The hotel rates are also lower than peak season.
Sep
Pleasant
The area receives a good amount of rainfall in this month. There may be several days without rain and some blue sky in the breaks making it suitable for tourist activities. Temperatures are comfortable with cool breeze and the period is ideal for holidays. Adventure activities like river rafting can also be done.
Oct
Moderately Cold
The official high season starts from October. The weather is cool and pleasant making it the best time for sightseeing and holidaying. Adventure tourists can also get indulged in activities like river rafting, trekking and mountain biking.
Nov
Very Cold
Winter truly arrives in November with very cold weather. Nights are comparatively colder than daytime. The period is favorable of sighting attractions and taking up adventure activities like trekking. It is recommended to carry warm clothes for this season. Moreover, tourists accompanied by kids or old people need to be more careful.
Dec
Freezing Cold, Foggy
The month starts on a very cold note and is about to get worse. Temperatures can dip to freezing levels making it difficult for enjoying tourism. However, tourists can still visit the place till the middle of the month, after which the temperature get much colder. Heavy woolens are required and special care needs to be taken if travelling with kids or the aged.

Events & Festivals in Gangtok

  • Saga Dawa, a very auspicious day for the Buddhists, is celebrated here with much enthusiasm during the end of May and early June. A huge procession of monks goes around Gangtok carrying the Holy Scriptures and is very attractive.
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i have to plan go to sikkim for 5 days in the month of june. kindly suggest the best season and best places near sikkim for couples
Posted by ashish ranjan 10 minutes ago
we are going to gangtok n darjeeling in the month of june 2013... as the climate is pleasant for tourist soooo im and my family specially my childrens are very excited with our tour of gangtok and darjeeling.....
Posted by prashant nagar 2 days ago
we are going to gangtok n darjeeling in the month of june 2013... as the climate is pleasant for tourist soooo im and my family specially my childrens are very excited with our tour of gangtok and darjeeling.....
Posted by prashant nagar 2 days ago
i want to stay in gangtok from 17th june 2013 to 20 june, kindly suggest me some budget hotel.
Posted by tarun 13 days ago
not worth to viisit to tsongo lake as the road throughout is very very risky and dangerous
Posted by ramki 16 days ago
I am planing to go to gangtok in month of may. I want to do ice skating there,will be snow there in month of may?
Posted by anagha 16 days ago
i have to plan go to sikkim for 5 days in the month of june. kindly suggest the best season and best places near sikkim for couples.
Posted by Bhavesh 28 days ago
am going to Gangtok on 01st May. Please suggest me some budget hotels for saty in Gangtok
Posted by ashwani katiyar 29 days ago
I am going to Gangtok on 8th June. Please suggest me some budget hotels for saty in Gangtok and Luchen
Posted by Surajit 38 days ago
i going to sikkim in 8th june is suitable time or not
Posted by rajkumar 39 days ago
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