Climate normals · 1970–2000
Gangtok Climate
Gangtok is a city in India (29) with a population of about 100,286. Its average annual temperature is 18.5°C (65°F), with roughly 2877 mm of rain per year.
18.5°C
Avg Temp
2877
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Gangtok Climate
Gangtok has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F) and receives about 2877 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.5°C
Avg Temp
2877
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 53° | 21 mm |
| February | 13° / 56° | 38 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 75 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 143 mm |
| May | 21° / 69° | 221 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 468 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 717 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 602 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 432 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 137 mm |
| November | 17° / 62° | 16 mm |
| December | 13° / 56° | 7 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Gangtok
The most comfortable months to visit Gangtok are typically November, October and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near 7°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Gangtok are typically November, October and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Gangtok, India has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and about 2877 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Gangtok average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.