What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Kathmandu in December?

In December, Gangtok averages 15°C high / 8°C low with about 126 mm of rain; Kathmandu averages 20°C high / 6°C low with about 18 mm.

Gangtok vs Kathmandu in December

Kathmandu is the better pick in December — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Gangtok is cool, rainy, muggy air.

Gangtok vs Kathmandu — December climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Gangtok	🇳🇵 Kathmandu
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	14°C	19°C
Avg high / low	15° / 8°	20° / 6°
Rainfall	126 mm	18 mm
Rainy days	20	4
Humidity	80%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	76	123

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Gangtok vs Kathmandu in December — FAQ

Is December better in Gangtok or Kathmandu?: Kathmandu is the better pick in December — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Gangtok is cool, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Kathmandu in December?: In December, Gangtok averages 15°C high / 8°C low with about 126 mm of rain; Kathmandu averages 20°C high / 6°C low with about 18 mm.