Monthly climate guide
Gangtok weather in February
With highs near 8°C (46°F) and lows around -3°C (26°F), February feels cool in Gangtok. Rainfall averages about 16 mm (very dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than January and 2°C cooler than March.
What stands out in February
- Pack for frost — nights average -3°C in February.
- Gangtok is usually about 21°C cooler than Patna, 400 km away, in February.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 85% less rain than Gangtok's average.
- February is among Gangtok's three coolest months.
Avg high
8°C
46°F
Avg low
-3°C
26°F
Rainfall
16 mm
very dry
Humidity
60%
relative
Sky
68%
cloud · often cloudy
Gangtok weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | -5°C / 23°F | 6 mm | 62% | 63% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | -3°C / 26°F | 16 mm | 60% | 68% |
| March | 10°C / 51°F | -1°C / 31°F | 42 mm | 63% | 73% |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 2°C / 36°F | 78 mm | 70% | 78% |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 6°C / 42°F | 143 mm | 78% | 82% |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 49°F | 208 mm | 86% | 85% |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 51°F | 323 mm | 91% | 89% |
| August | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 264 mm | 90% | 88% |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 9°C / 48°F | 197 mm | 90% | 84% |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 5°C / 41°F | 41 mm | 83% | 68% |
| November | 11°C / 51°F | 1°C / 35°F | 2 mm | 72% | 58% |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | -2°C / 29°F | 4 mm | 63% | 57% |
What to pack for February
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is February a good time to visit Gangtok?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gangtok →Other India cities in February
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Gangtok in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Gangtok?
February is cool in Gangtok, with highs around 8°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Gangtok in February?
Average highs are about 8°C (46°F) and average lows about -3°C (26°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gangtok in February?
Gangtok typically gets around 16 mm of rain in February — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gangtok (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.