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Sikkim, India

Tinkītām

Tinkītām is a locality in Sikkim, India, 1,388 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time17:54
27.24° N, 88.33° EElevation 1,388 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code737139
The year in Tinkītāmweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low21° / 14°
Rain this month136mm
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov

Best: Mar · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Tinkītām at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in June

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

730 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

25 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 10 km

Weather in Tinkītām

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct24°11°
Tue27 Oct26°10°
Wed28 Oct25°12°
Thu29 Oct21°17°2.7 mm
Fri30 Oct19°17°34.6 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°19.3 mm
Sun1 Nov24°14°
Mon2 Nov22°14°
Tue3 Nov22°15°

When to go to Tinkītām

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score656978676253464754809278
High13°15°18°21°23°24°23°24°23°21°18°15°
Low6°7°9°12°15°18°19°18°17°14°10°8°
Rain (mm)3843931902735007305864601363925
Wet days137131924292922811

What's on in Tinkītām

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

Monuments and museums in Tinkītām

All monuments

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Tinkītām

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tinkītām

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 57 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 45 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 51 km
5.6Punakha 13 km ←2026 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Tinkītām

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

Postal code

737139

Places near Tinkītām

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tinkītām?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tinkītām.
What is the hottest month in Tinkītām?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Tinkītām?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tinkītām?
July is the wettest month with about 730 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tinkītām?
The postal code of Tinkītām is 737139.