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West Bengal, India

Gorubathan

Gorubathan is a small town in West Bengal, India, 405 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,291 (2011). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population5,291
Local time05:42
26.96° N, 88.73° EElevation 405 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
The year in Gorubathanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low27° / 19°
Rain this month113mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gorubathan at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in April

Coolest month11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

993 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

12 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 12 km

Weather in Gorubathan

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct27°20°
Sat24 Oct27°20°
Sun25 Oct28°20°
Mon26 Oct29°21°
Tue27 Oct31°22°
Wed28 Oct30°24°
Thu29 Oct24°21°14.7 mm
Fri30 Oct26°21°33.2 mm
Sat31 Oct25°20°44 mm

When to go to Gorubathan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score979472464840333244689798
High20°23°28°30°30°29°28°29°28°27°25°22°
Low11°13°16°18°21°23°24°24°23°19°16°13°
Rain (mm)1927441062506459937095091132112
Wet days1371522263029241011

What's on in Gorubathan

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

Monuments and museums in Gorubathan

All monuments

Outdoors around Gorubathan

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

AIBHEEL MOREViewpoints
2.5 km
Chalsa, Sinclairs viewpointViewpoints
5.4 km
Tinkatery River CampingCamp sites
9.5 km

Nature around Gorubathan

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 Gorubathan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gorubathan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 103 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 49 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 100 km
5.6Punakha 13 km ←2026 · 121 km

Towns and villages around Gorubathan

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

Gorubathan from above

Getting to Gorubathan

Bagdogra AirportIXB
50 km
Paro International AirportPBH
85 km
Taplejung AirportTPJ
111 km
New Mal JunctionRailway station
9.2 km
Mal BazaarRailway station
10 km
ChalsaRailway station
11 km

Places near Gorubathan

Places with a climate like Gorubathan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gorubathan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gorubathan.
What is the hottest month in Gorubathan?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Gorubathan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gorubathan?
July is the wettest month with about 993 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.