Weather and Climate of Sikkim

  Weather and Climate-Sikkim Tourism Sikkim's geographical location with its altitudinal variation allows it to have tropical, temperate, and alpine climatic conditions within its small area of 7,096 km. Temperature conditions vary from sub-tropical in the southern lower parts to cold deserts in the snowy north. It is also the most humid region in the whole range of the Himalayas, because of its proximity to the Bay of Bengal and direct exposure to the Southern monsoon. Sikkim's climate ranges from subtropical in the south to tundra in the north. Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim experience a temperate climate, with temperatures seldom exceeding 28 °C (82 °F) in summer. The average annual temperature for most of Sikkim is around 18 °C (64 °F). Winter January - March Average daytime temp. : -5 to 7 ˚C The winter season is charming and perfect for vacation as the whole area is enveloped in snow. Most areas of the state receive snowfall and get engulfed in the blanket of thi...