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Weather & Best Season of Gangtok

Gangtok enjoys a gentle, moderate climate all year through. Mercury levels range from an average maximum of 22°C in summer (March to June) to an average minimum of 4°C in winter during December to February. Observed maximum temperature during summer rarely crosses 25°C. Intense rainfalls in monsoon (July to September) causes landslides in this region. July month records maximum rainfalls.

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.

Best period to visit is September to June.

Weather Questions in Gangtok forum

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Will there be snowfall from april first week
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How is the weather during the first week of may in gangtok ? is there any need to carry warm clothing during this time ?
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Changu
Is changu lake frozen in march. will there be snow in natula in last week of march
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Cabinet approves construction of Art Gallery, Habitat Centre at ...


by VoiceofSikkim on February 21, 2010 12:29 PM
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TVI Express to setup its Branch Office in Gangtok


by VoiceofSikkim on February 20, 2010 01:23 PM
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by Korea Times on February 19, 2010 07:31 AM
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by Forbes India on February 18, 2010 06:42 PM
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by VoiceofSikkim on February 12, 2010 11:51 AM
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by Calcutta Telegraph on January 30, 2010 09:05 PM
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Retreat from city lights


by Business Line on January 28, 2010 07:06 PM
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Cox & Kings Introduces Sabse Saste Char Din Offer


by Business Wire India (press release) on January 28, 2010 06:37 PM
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Mr Surjit Banerjee Secretary Ministry of Tourism Formally Inaugurates Optus ...


by India PRwire (press release) on January 25, 2010 01:43 PM
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Chamling keen to present Sikkim with skywalk


by VoiceofSikkim on January 24, 2010 01:59 AM
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Kalimpong: Princess of the Himalayas


by Bangalore Mirror on January 21, 2010 10:32 AM
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CM wants intellectual, common masses to react over anonymous pamphlets


by VoiceofSikkim on January 20, 2010 01:44 PM
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Night-landing facility at Bagdogra soon


by Times of India on January 15, 2010 08:02 PM
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Separatists can never bring peace in Sikkim : Chamling


by VoiceofSikkim on January 13, 2010 12:36 AM
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Sikkim is held hostage by Gorkhaland agitation: Chief minister


by Bombay News on January 10, 2010 04:18 AM
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Sikkim is held hostage by Gorkhaland agitation: Chief minister ...


by Gaea Times on January 10, 2010 04:01 AM
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Hampi town to get mega tourist destination tag


by Deccan Herald on January 07, 2010 06:49 PM
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Gangtok - Fairyland of Sikkim


by Bangalore Mirror on January 07, 2010 09:17 AM
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Sikkim's rich Buddhist culture attracts tourists


by Daily News & Analysis on January 04, 2010 02:26 PM
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Nepali filmmaker is in love with Sikkim


by Little About on January 02, 2010 02:30 AM
... kingdom and home to the third highest peak in the world, Mount Kangchenjunga. ... premiered in Denzong cinema in Sikkimese ...

Ethnic clash feared in Siliguri


by Times of India on December 31, 2009 09:00 PM
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Siliguri tense after GJM men go on rampage


by Times of India on December 31, 2009 08:07 PM
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Journalists openly threatened while covering Cheli Morcha protest ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 31, 2009 10:04 AM
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Nine FM partners Namprithang Namsoong Festival 2009


by RadioandMusic.com on December 31, 2009 04:14 AM
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Plains groups get ready to bust blockades


by Calcutta Telegraph on December 28, 2009 09:01 PM
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187 tourists compelled to take army shelter due to heavy snowfall ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 25, 2009 11:52 AM
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Sex workers proliferates in urban Sikkim


by VoiceofSikkim on December 25, 2009 11:44 AM
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Sikkim to host International Rhododendron Festival


by Press Trust of India on December 18, 2009 12:59 PM
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Sikkim students to visit Chandrayaan launch site at Sri Harikota


by VoiceofSikkim on December 16, 2009 08:14 PM
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Sabah's first and only Guinness record


by Daily Express on December 16, 2009 11:24 AM
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Malaysia's Mt. Kinabalu makes Guinness record through protected pathway


by India Business Blog (blog) on December 16, 2009 06:32 AM
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For a day only, but bandh haunts


by Calcutta Telegraph on December 14, 2009 10:15 PM
Calcutta Telegraph 14: The bandh— although it came down to 12 hours from the four days planned initially—called by the Gorkha ...

Weather stations in Sikkim to study weather patterns


by Daily News & Analysis on December 14, 2009 04:54 AM
PTI Gangtok: The state government has decided to set up 15 automatic weather ... Data on rain fall, temperature, wind speed and ...

Sikkim government to set up 15 weather stations


by Press Trust of India on December 14, 2009 04:35 AM
add Gangtok, Dec 14 (PTI) In an effort to assess the impact of global warming on ... set up infrastructure for monitoring snow ...

Air connectivity to promote tourism in Sikkim: Selja


by Press Trust of India on December 07, 2009 12:31 PM
Gangtok, Dec 7 (PTI) The proposed air connectivity to destinations in Sikkim, which could provide eco-adventure and wellness ...

Fish farming for Tourism and Self Sustainability


by VoiceofSikkim on December 06, 2009 05:22 PM
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Green mission campaign pays; Sikkim declared 'eco-friendly tourism state'


by istockAnalyst.com (press release) on December 06, 2009 05:22 PM
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Chamling wants Sikkim to become a hub of Buddhist circuit


by Zee News on December 06, 2009 03:14 PM
The Rumtek Buddhist monastery in Sikkim, Bodh Gaya in Bihar, Tawang in Arunachal ... On Sikkim's own potential as a key ...

No proposal to open up Nathu La for tourism: Selja


by Daily News & Analysis on December 06, 2009 12:08 PM
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Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja suggests State Level ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 06, 2009 11:01 AM
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No proposal to open Nathu La for tourism: Selja


by Business Standard on December 06, 2009 10:57 AM
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Nepal cabinet holds historic meeting in Everest to combat impact ...


by VoiceofSikkim on December 04, 2009 03:48 AM
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Nathu La Border Trade For 2009 Ends


by india-server.com on December 02, 2009 08:08 AM
... year and ending on November 30 when snow makes the area impenetrable. ... 52 km east of Sikkim capital Gangtok, as part of ...

Border trade at Nathu La ends on sluggish note


by SINDH TODAY on December 02, 2009 07:34 AM
... each year and lasting until Nov 30 when snow makes the area impassable. ... 52 km east of Sikkim capital Gangtok, as part ...

Chennai activists promote city's heritage among school kids


by India Business Blog on December 01, 2009 08:51 AM
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Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Commitee- Press Release


by VoiceofSikkim on November 30, 2009 11:57 AM
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French cultural fest kicks off with rare photos' exhibition


by India Business Blog on November 28, 2009 03:17 PM
... looking into various areas to develop the tourism potential and revive the ... Gangtok, Nov 21(ANI): An exhibition on ...

What's going up there in Sikkim skies!!!


by VoiceofSikkim on November 28, 2009 01:34 PM
The white smokey lines observed from Namthang The same day the people of Namthang, Singtam and even Gangtok reported of having ...

Chamling credits Sikkim's forest wealth to nature worshippers


by VoiceofSikkim on November 28, 2009 12:23 PM
Chamling credits Sikkim's forest wealth to nature worshippers GANGTOK, November 27: Crediting Sikkim's forest wealth to ...

Sun shines in Tawang


by Phayul on November 25, 2009 03:58 PM
People not only from the North-East, but also from Ladakh, Lahaul, Spiti, ... Look at the weather now; there is no sun today, ...

“Differentiate between past and present Sikkim”: CM to youths


by VoiceofSikkim on November 23, 2009 07:40 AM
Gangtok: “We are in the path of making a new Sikkim, which is our dream and which we have ... He mentioned tourism, business, ...

STDC to introduce skill development programme soon to promote ...


by TravelBizMonitor on November 23, 2009 03:20 AM
By Rashmi Pradhan | Gangtok The Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) is planning to introduce skill development ...

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kanjanah mala I will be coming to Kolkata on 10.10.09 and will be travellling upto Darjeeling, Gangtok and will be there almost 3 weeks. Please advise me on the weather, the clothings that i should bring along and also the food. I am a Malaysian and it is my first trip to North India. Please help me as I do not want to get stranded in the new environment. TQ
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kumuthini i planned to visit gangtok on 26 thseptember..how will be weather..and at which places can i go around to see snow covered..?
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Anu I am visiting gangtok and darjeeling from sept 28th 2009 to oct 3rd. how will be the weather during this time?
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PARESH GAJARE I m going to sikkim in next october. pl. send suggestions.
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C.P. Sharma Dear !
I have already planned to visit Gangtok with my family wef 18th July to 24th July2009 from Delhi to Bagdogra and vice versa by air. Is it adviseable to visit Gangtok during this period or should I get the tickets cancelled. Please guide me taste of weather and clothings accordingly. I shall be grateful please. Looking forward to have urgent quick feed back.
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MANISH BHARATI i want to visist gantok after Mid August. Will it be a good time to visit or advise....
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Ann I plan on visiting Gangtok in Dec 2009. What are day and night temperatures likley to be then?
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vivek can anybody give me its current temp.
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vivek i am comming...................
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