Namchi
City in Sikkim, India
Overview
Namchi, capital of South Sikkim, is a scenic hill town renowned for its Buddhist monasteries, lush surroundings, and panoramic Himalayan views. With its blend of spiritual sites and local culture, Namchi offers a serene yet lively experience to visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Sikkim
Population
12,190
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
27.16°, 88.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$490
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$180
Cashless
40
English
45
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
1.2°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
1545 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
68 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
PYG
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 41 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 57/100.