Khangchendzonga National Park in February
Sikkim, India
Snow blocks all trekking routes and high passes remain impassable
February offers no improvement. Snow accumulation is at its peak and the Goecha La trail is completely impassable.
The February story
Wait for March thaw. The park effectively does not exist as a trekking destination in winter.
Why February scores 2.0/10
Weather
Winter continues. -8 to 8°C. Snow-locked.
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗All non-mountaineers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0/10 | Deep winter. -10 to 5°C at base. Extreme cold, snow-locked. |
| Februaryviewing | 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. |
| September | 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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