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Namchi
Narsingh
Narsingh
Sandakpu
Sandakpu
Sikkim, India

Namchi

Namchi is a small town in Sikkim, India, 1,427 m above sea level. It has a population of about 12,190 (2011). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population12,190
Local time21:55
27.16° N, 88.36° EElevation 1,427 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code737126
The year in Namchiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month133mm
Best timeOct–Dec

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

Namchi at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in June

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

754 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

24 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 2.2 km

Weather in Namchi

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°12°
Fri23 Oct24°11°
Sat24 Oct23°11°
Sun25 Oct24°11°
Mon26 Oct25°12°
Tue27 Oct27°12°
Wed28 Oct26°12°
Thu29 Oct19°18°9.3 mm
Fri30 Oct20°17°16.2 mm
Sat31 Oct20°15°71.8 mm

When to go to Namchi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score707680686454474756819783
High14°16°20°22°24°24°24°24°23°22°18°16°
Low6°7°10°12°16°18°19°19°18°14°10°8°
Rain (mm)3740881792685077545874611334024
Wet days137131924292922811

What's on in Namchi

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

Monuments and museums in Namchi

All monuments

Outdoors around Namchi

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

Viewpoint KachenjanguaViewpoints
0.6 km
Maniram BhanjyangViewpoints
4.5 km

Nature around Namchi

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 Namchi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Namchi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 66 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 46 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 57 km
5.6Punakha 13 km ←2026 · 144 km

Universities and research institutes

Sikkim Alpine UniversityUniversity or college · founded 2021

Towns and villages around Namchi

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

Namchi from above

Postal code

737126

Getting to Namchi

Bagdogra AirportIXB
54 km
Taplejung AirportTPJ
69 km
Paro International AirportPBH
108 km
DarjeelingRailway station
17 km
GhoomRailway station
21 km
SonadaRailway station
24 km

Places near Namchi

Places with a climate like Namchi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Namchi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Namchi.
What is the hottest month in Namchi?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Namchi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Namchi?
July is the wettest month with about 754 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Namchi?
The postal code of Namchi is 737126.