Gangtok in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
29Rainy days (283 mm)
13:21 hDaylight
04:51Sunrise · 18:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Very wet: about 29 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Gangtok in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Gangtok?
The best months are April, May, June, July.