Gangtok weather
At 4:45 AM local time it was fog and 14°C (57°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Mar–Jun, Oct–Dec. Gangtok sits 1636 m (5,368 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 76%
- Chance of rain
- 15%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Jun, Oct–DecOff season Jul
About Gangtok weather
Is it raining in Gangtok right now?
No. It’s fog and 14° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gangtok this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–22° and lows of 7–13°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Gangtok lately?
In the past 7 days, Gangtok had 3 rainy days and 28.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gangtok?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Gangtok weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gangtok?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gangtok is Mar–Jun, Oct–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (42°F) in January to 17°C (63°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Gangtok?
July is the wettest month, with about 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Gangtok?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (42°F) and lows of -6°C (22°F).
Does Gangtok have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months