IndiaThe climate of Sikkim
The current climate in Sikkim features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Sikkim, India.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Sikkim gets 1134 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 112 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Sikkim
The climate table of Sikkim shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Sikkim, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Sikkim
Yearly Temperature in Sikkim
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sikkim, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sikkim
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sikkim
Average Snowfall per Month in Sikkim
Total Yearly Snowfall in Sikkim
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Sikkim
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Average weather in Sikkim by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sikkim. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.