What’s the climate like in Sikkim?
The current climate of Sikkim features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -16°C and in the warmer months around 6°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sikkim in recent years was 43°C in April 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2015.
On average, Sikkim gets 1134 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 112 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Sikkim runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Sikkim?
The best time to visit Sikkim for sunny weather is March through June and August through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sikkim. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Sikkim
The climate table of Sikkim shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 11 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -15 | -13 | -7 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | -3 | -9 | -13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 54 | 92 | 80 | 103 | 120 | 115 | 149 | 109 | 120 | 74 | 88 | 30 |
| Snow (cm) | 28 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 0,1 | 0 | 1,6 | 0,1 | 7,0 | 7,9 | 6,2 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in June
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1134 mm per year, averaging 95 mm per month
- Snowfall: 112 cm per year
- Driest months: 30 mm in December, 54 mm in January and 74 mm in October
- Wettest months: 149 mm in July, 120 mm in May and 120 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Sikkim
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sikkim, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sikkim
This graph shows how much precipitation Sikkim, India, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Sikkim
This graph shows how much snow Sikkim, India, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sikkim
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sikkim, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sikkim
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sikkim, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sikkim
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sikkim, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Sikkim
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Sikkim, India, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Sikkim by Month
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