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

In January, Gangtok averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 221 mm of rain; Kathmandu averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 40 mm.

Gangtok vs Kathmandu in January

Kathmandu is the better pick in January — 76 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Gangtok is cool, soaked, muggy air.

Gangtok vs Kathmandu — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Gangtok	🇳🇵 Kathmandu
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	12°C	18°C
Avg high / low	13° / 6°	19° / 5°
Rainfall	221 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	24	7
Humidity	82%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	80	122

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

Month by month

Gangtok vs Kathmandu in January — FAQ

Is January better in Gangtok or Kathmandu?: Kathmandu is the better pick in January — 76 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Gangtok is cool, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Kathmandu in January?: In January, Gangtok averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 221 mm of rain; Kathmandu averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 40 mm.