Best Time to Visit Gangtok: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Gangtok: April, May, June, July.
- Best months for Gangtok: April, May, June, July.
- Peak season is August, June, July. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 6°C | 254 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 16°C | 7°C | 268 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.1 |
| March | 19°C | 10°C | 252 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 22°C | 13°C | 211 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 24°C | 16°C | 283 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 24°C | 19°C | 617 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 24°C | 19°C | 1123 mm | 31 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 24°C | 19°C | 903 mm | 31 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 24°C | 18°C | 504 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 22°C | 14°C | 215 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 19°C | 10°C | 182 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | 16°C | 7°C | 174 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gangtok?
The best months are April, May, June, July.
When is the rainy season in Gangtok?
The wettest months are July, August, June.