Namchi in January
Sikkim, India
January's clear skies make Kanchenjunga views reliably visible, but you'll find little else to do in this quiet hilltop town
January Namchi is cold but clear. Kanchenjunga views from Samdruptse Hill striking on clear days.
The January story
January for those who handle cold — the 135-foot Guru Padmasambhava statue against clear winter Kanchenjunga is dramatic. Char Dham complex quiet. Budget accommodation.
Why January scores 4.0/10
Weather
Cold 4-16°C. Clear. Kanchenjunga views possible. Quiet.
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Most travellers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 4.0/10 | Cold 4-16°C. Clear. Kanchenjunga views possible. Quiet. |
| February | 6.0/10 | Cold 5-17°C. Warming. Losar celebrations at monasteries. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warming 8-20°C. Spring. Rhododendrons. Pleasant. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Pleasant 10-22°C. Rhododendron peak. Best month. |
| May | 6.0/10 | Warm 12-22°C. Pre-monsoon showers starting. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 14-20°C. Heavy rain. Landslide risk. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. Improving. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 10-22°C. Clear. Green. Pleasant. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Cool 8-20°C. Clear. Dry. Good month. |
| December | 6.0/10 | Cold 4-18°C. Clear. Holiday season. |
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