West and South Sikkim in May

Warm with showers, 12–21°C in Pelling

Pleasant weather and green hills, but views are hazier and pre-monsoon storms arrive in the afternoon. School holidays bring families.

Where to go

Our picks for May

Hill town Ravangla

A tall Buddha above the clouds, and Sikkim's only tea estate below

Best Mar – May · Oct – Nov · 1 nights

Hill town Pelling

Kangchenjunga at breakfast, and the old capitals of Sikkim below

Best Mar – May · Oct – Dec · 2 nights

Hill town Namchi

Guru Rinpoche on the hilltop and Shiva on the next ridge

Best Feb – Apr · Oct – Dec · 1 nights

Carry a rain jacket and plan outdoor visits for the morning.

Packages

Routes at their best in May

West and South Sikkim · 7 nights Gangtok, Ravangla, Pelling and Darjeeling in seven nights Gangtok · Ravangla · Pelling · Darjeeling From₹19,500 pp

West and South Sikkim · 3 nights Pelling and Yuksom in three nights Pelling · Yuksom From₹9,500 pp

Questions travellers ask

Good to know

Is May a good time to visit West and South Sikkim?

Pleasant weather and green hills, but views are hazier and pre-monsoon storms arrive in the afternoon. School holidays bring families.

What is the weather like in West and South Sikkim in May?

Warm with showers, 12–21°C in Pelling. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.

Where should we go in West and South Sikkim in May?

We suggest Ravangla, Pelling, Namchi. Carry a rain jacket and plan outdoor visits for the morning.

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