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Sikkim, India

Bhurtuk

Bhurtuk is a locality in Sikkim, India, 1,615 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now11°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time23:59
27.35° N, 88.61° EElevation 1,615 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
The year in Bhurtukweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low20° / 14°
Rain this month186mm
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bhurtuk at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in June

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

1,067 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

51 mm of rain

Weather in Bhurtuk

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct24°9°
Tue27 Oct26°10°
Wed28 Oct26°12°
Thu29 Oct22°15°1.9 mm
Fri30 Oct16°16°27.3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°12°21 mm
Sun1 Nov24°12°
Mon2 Nov23°12°
Tue3 Nov22°12°

When to go to Bhurtuk

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score656875676354454755809077
High13°14°17°20°22°23°23°23°22°20°17°14°
Low6°6°9°12°15°18°18°18°17°14°10°8°
Rain (mm)74951522783436761,0679175941866251
Wet days137131924292922811

What's on in Bhurtuk

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Bhurtuk

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bhurtuk

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bhurtuk

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 62 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 15 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 77 km
5.6Punakha 13 km ←2026 · 115 km

Towns and villages around Bhurtuk

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Bhurtuk

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bhurtuk?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bhurtuk.
What is the hottest month in Bhurtuk?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Bhurtuk?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bhurtuk?
July is the wettest month with about 1,067 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.