The climate in Gangtok during October can be summarized as warm and damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gangtok and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15.1°C 59.1°F |
Average temperature | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 116 mm 4.6 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 25°C 77°F |
Humidity | 82% |
Windspeed | 2.9kph 2 mph |
On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gangtok with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gangtok in October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | August | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
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Driest month: | December | 8mm 0.3ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 7.6hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
Wettest month: | July | 825mm 32.5ins |