Gangtok in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gangtok in may 2025
The weather in Gangtok in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
61°F
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
34%
4%
3%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Moderate rain at times
55% of time
29%
13%
4%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
59% of time
31%
6%
4%
Weather at 3am
61°F
65%
25%
7%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gangtok in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gangtok in may.
The climate of Gangtok in may is tolerable
In may in Gangtok, the climate is wet (with 9.1in of precipitation over 15 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 5.1in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate comfortable in this location the month of may. The high seasonal norm is 67°F. The minimum is 61°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Gangtok is 63°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Gangtok in may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 50°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 23 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 74% of the month.
Day length in Gangtok in may is 13:30. Sunrise is at 04:47 and sets at 18:17.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
Gangtok: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Gangtok forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in India?
If you want to go to India in may, there are destinations with better weather than Gangtok:
In may, Bangalore (Karnataka), Goa, Hampi, Manali, Mangalore and Pune have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gangtok in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 50°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7.4in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 70% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.29km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:30 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gangtok in may 2024:
65°F to 70°F
52°F to 67°F
65°F to 68°F
59°F to 67°F
56°F to 65°F
63°F to 72°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 65°F
58°F to 63°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 63°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 67°F
58°F to 67°F
63°F to 68°F
61°F to 70°F
56°F to 68°F
63°F to 67°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 68°F
67°F to 77°F
68°F to 72°F
68°F to 74°F
72°F to 74°F
59°F to 68°F
58°F to 70°F
61°F to 67°F
63°F to 70°F
63°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in India in may
Cities near Gangtok:
| Darjeeling in may | very bad weather |
| Guwahati in may | tolerable weather |
| Gokarna in may | tolerable weather |
| Laitmawsiang in may | very bad weather |
| Tos in may | tolerable weather |
| Maithon in may | tolerable weather |
| Bodhgaya - Bihar in may | tolerable weather |
| Agartala in may | tolerable weather |
| Itanagar in may | very bad weather |
| Kolkata in may | tolerable weather |
| Majuli in may | tolerable weather |
| Tamluk in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Gangtok in may:
Weather data for Gangtok for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gangtok. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gangtok can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gangtok.