Gangtok features a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate. Because of its elevation and sheltered environment, Gangtok enjoys a mild, temperate climate all year round. Like most Himalayan towns, Gangtok has five seasons: summer, monsoons, autumn, winter and spring. Temperatures range from an average maximum of 22 °C (72 °F) in summer to an average minimum of 4 °C (39 °F) in winter. Summers (lasting from late April to June) are mild, with maximum temperatures rarely crossing 25 °C (77 °F)......Wikipedia
Climate data for Gangtok |
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Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
Average high °C (°F) |
12.3 |
13.7 |
18.3 |
20.9 |
21.6 |
22.2 |
22.0 |
22.4 |
21.6 |
20.7 |
17.6 |
14.1 |
18.95 |
Average low °C (°F) |
4.0 |
5.2 |
8.7 |
11.3 |
13.4 |
15.9 |
16.5 |
16.4 |
15.3 |
12.1 |
8.5 |
5.4 |
11.06 |
Precipitation mm (inches) |
30.9 |
79.1 |
116.0 |
289.2 |
552.6 |
603.1 |
649.6 |
574.0 |
487.7 |
181.1 |
40.0 |
22.7 |
3,626 |