Sikkim in May 2027: Weather, Places to Visit & Travel Tips
A good month: pleasant days, everything open, but it's the busiest month of the year.
May is peak season in Sikkim. Gangtok is mild, Tsomgo Lake has thawed, North Sikkim is open and the last rhododendrons are out around Yumthang. It's also school-holiday season across India, so hotels fill early and roads are busy. Pre-monsoon showers start towards the end of the month.
Updated · Breeziah Travel, Guwahati
Sikkim weather in May
Typical daytime temperatures for Gangtok (about 1,650 m); they vary year to year.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Busy holidays; pleasant | 14–22 °C | Wet | Best | Busy holidays; pleasant |
What's good
- Comfortable temperatures in Gangtok and Pelling
- North Sikkim, Yumthang, Zero Point and Gurudongmar are usually open
- Late rhododendron bloom in the Lachung valley
- Long daylight hours for the long drives
What to watch for
- Peak crowds and peak hotel rates; book four to six weeks ahead
- Afternoon haze and cloud often hide Kanchenjunga; mornings are clearer
- Showers in the second half of the month can slow North Sikkim roads
Things to do
- Yumthang Valley and Zero Point from Lachung
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, with Nathu La on its open days
- Pelling for sunrise on Kanchenjunga
- Ravangla's Buddha Park and Temi Tea Garden
What to pack
- Light fleece and a warm jacket for North Sikkim
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Sunscreen and sunglasses at altitude
- Photo ID and passport photos for permits
Festivals
- Saga DawaFull moon in May or June
Sikkim trips for May
Private on your dates; we adjust the route to the season and road conditions.
Showing 22 of 22 Sikkim packages
7D/6NGangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 7 Days in Sikkim & the Hills
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹21,999
6D/5NGangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour Package
4.8124 reviews
- 1N Gangtok
- 2N Lachung
- 2N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹19,999
3D/2NGangtok Tour – 3 Days with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir, Sikkim
- 2N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹9,999
4D/3NSouth Sikkim: Ravangla, Namchi & Temi Tea Garden – 4 Days
- 1N Namchi
- 2N Ravangla
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹12,999
4D/3NGangtok, Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La – 4 Days in Sikkim
- 3N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹13,999
- 5D/4N
Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Gardens
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹15,999
- 5D/4N
Gangtok & Pelling – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Kanchenjunga Views, Sikkim
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹16,999
5D/4NWest Sikkim: Pelling, Yuksom & Ravangla – 5 Days
- 1N Ravangla
- 2N Pelling
- 1N Yuksom
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹16,999
5D/4NOld Silk Route Tour: Zuluk, Nathang Valley & Gangtok – 5 Days
- 1N Aritar
- 1N Zuluk
- 2N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹17,999
7D/6NSikkim Tour from Kolkata by Train – 7 Days: Gangtok, Tsomgo & Lachung
- 1N on the train
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachung
- +2
Kolkata (overnight train to NJP) to Kolkata
From, per adult₹19,999
- 6D/5N
Sikkim Family Tour – 6 Days at an Easy Pace: Gangtok, Ravangla & Pelling
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Ravangla
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹19,999
6D/5NSikkim & Darjeeling Couple Getaway – 6 Days Honeymoon Package
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹21,999
6D/5NSikkim Snow Tour – 6 Days to Zero Point & a Frozen Tsomgo (December to March)
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Lachung
- 1N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹21,999
7D/6NDzongri Trek – 7 Days from Yuksom, Sikkim
- 1N Yuksom
- 1N Sachen
- 1N Tshoka
- +3
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹22,999
6D/5NSikkim for Senior Citizens – 6 Days, Low Altitude
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹22,999
7D/6NNorth Sikkim Tour: Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake & Lachung – 7 Days
- 1N Gangtok
- 2N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +1
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹24,999
7D/6NSikkim Honeymoon: Gangtok, Lachung & Pelling – 7 Days
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachung
- 1N Gangtok
- +1
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹27,999
- 9D/8N
Complete Sikkim: Gangtok, Lachen, Gurudongmar, Lachung & Pelling – 9 Days
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +3
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹32,999
- 11D/10N
Grand Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour – 11 Days: Gangtok, Gurudongmar, Pelling & Darjeeling
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +3
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹34,999
10D/9NSikkim & Bhutan – 10 Days: Gangtok, Thimphu, Punakha & Paro
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Phuentsholing
- 2N Thimphu
- +3
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹49,999
- 6D/5N
Luxury Sikkim Honeymoon – 6 Days in Gangtok & Pelling
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra
From, per adult₹56,999
- 7D/6N
Luxury Sikkim Tour – 7 Days: Mayfair, Nor-Khill & Mount Pandim
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachung
- 1N Gangtok
- +1
Starts and ends in Bagdogra
From, per adult₹64,999
Questions about Sikkim in May
Is May a good time to visit Sikkim?
Yes. Weather is pleasant, North Sikkim is open and the valleys are green. It's the busiest month, so book hotels and cars well ahead.
Is there snow in Sikkim in May?
Usually only at high altitude: Zero Point and around Gurudongmar can still have snow. Tsomgo Lake and Gangtok are snow-free.
Is North Sikkim open in May?
Normally yes. Late-May showers can cause short delays, so we keep a little slack in the plan.