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Sikkim, India

Rangpo

Rangpo is a small town in Sikkim, India, 307 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,450 (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
Population10,450
Local time21:55
27.18° N, 88.53° EElevation 307 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code737132
The year in Rangpoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low28° / 21°
Rain this month122mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Rangpo at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in June

Coolest month13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

870 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

28 mm of rain

Weather in Rangpo

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°18°
Fri23 Oct31°18°
Sat24 Oct31°17°
Sun25 Oct31°16°
Mon26 Oct32°17°
Tue27 Oct33°17°
Wed28 Oct33°18°
Thu29 Oct23°22°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct24°21°12.7 mm
Sat31 Oct26°20°60.5 mm

When to go to Rangpo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score949277524536313041719897
High20°22°26°29°30°30°29°30°29°28°25°22°
Low13°14°17°19°22°25°25°25°24°21°17°15°
Rain (mm)4250821512275338706844631224428
Wet days137131924292922811

What's on in Rangpo

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

Outdoors around Rangpo

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

Things to do
NamthangViewpoints
5.8 km
Damsung Gari (fort)Viewpoints
6.7 km

Nature around Rangpo

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 Rangpo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rangpo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 72 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 32 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 72 km
5.6Punakha 13 km ←2026 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Rangpo

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

Rangpo from above

Postal code

737132

Getting to Rangpo

Bagdogra AirportIXB
59 km
Taplejung AirportTPJ
85 km
Paro International AirportPBH
92 km

Places near Rangpo

Places with a climate like Rangpo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rangpo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rangpo.
What is the hottest month in Rangpo?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Rangpo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rangpo?
July is the wettest month with about 870 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rangpo?
The postal code of Rangpo is 737132.