Climate of Sikkim

The climate of Sikkim varies from subtropical in the south to tundra in the northern parts. However, the inhabited regions face a temperate climate with temperatures hardly exceeding 280C in summer and falling below 00C in winter. Sikkim is one of the few states in India to receive regular snowfall. The snow line is around 6,000 metres (19,600 feet).

Heavy rains occur during monsoon seasons i.e. from mid-June to August. The state has been recorded a longest period of rainfall for eleven days. Fog also affects many parts of the state during winter and the monsoons, making the state extremely difficult to access.