Geography of Gangtok
The beautiful capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is the most important city in Sikkim. The capital city is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an altitude of 1,650 m. Located within higher peaks of the Himalaya, the city enjoys a year-round mild temperate climate.Geographical Features of Gangtok

Weather and Climate in Gangtok

The capital city Gangtok is characterised by subtropical highland monsoon driven climate. The whole city experiences a mild, temperate climate all year round. During summer temperatures ranges from an average maximum of 22 °C to an average minimum of 4 °C in winter. Summers in the beautiful city starts from late April and lasts till June. During summer the weather is mild, with maximum temperatures rarely touching 25 °C. The monsoon season starts from June and lasts till September and is characterised by intense torrential rains. In winter temperature averages between 4 °C and 7 °C. During the winter months Gangtok is often enveloped in fog.
Quick facts on Gangtok Geography
State: SikkimAltitude: 5,410 ft
Cordinates: 27.3325°N 88.6140°E
Weather: mild, moderate
Time to visit: All year round