Khangchendzonga National Park in September
Sikkim, India
Trails remain dangerously slick from retreating monsoon rains
September sees the monsoon begin its retreat but the trails remain wet and treacherous. The ground needs weeks to dry.
The September story
Late September can offer brief clear windows but conditions are unreliable. Wait for October if possible.
Why September scores 4.0/10
Weather
Late monsoon. 10-18°C. Rain tapering off.
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Those avoiding residual monsoon hazards
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0/10 | Deep winter. -10 to 5°C at base. Extreme cold, snow-locked. |
| February | 2.0/10 | Winter continues. -8 to 8°C. Snow-locked. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Spring awakening. 2-15°C at base. Snow melting, rhododendrons. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Full spring. 5-18°C at base. All trails open. |
| May | 8.0/10 | Late spring. 8-20°C at base. Last window before monsoon. |
| June | 4.0/10 | Monsoon arrives. 12-22°C. Heavy rain, trails dangerous. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 13-22°C. Dangerous conditions. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 12-21°C. Still dangerous. |
| Septemberviewing | 4.0/10 | Late monsoon. 10-18°C. Rain tapering off. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Autumn. 4-15°C at base. Clear skies return. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Late autumn. 0-12°C at base. Clear but cold. |
| December | 2.0/10 | Winter onset. -5 to 8°C. Snow arriving, services closing. |
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