Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Bhutan Average Monthly Weather
Weather score43Mixed annual avg
Best months: November, December, March
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 16°C, sunshine averages 6.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1972mm. Sea temperatures average 0°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
1972mm
Annual total
Sun
6.6h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
43
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bhutan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October84mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Bhutan's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October7.1 hours average sun
October is brighter than Bhutan's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October0°C average sea
October is close to Bhutan's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
October48 weather score
October scores above Bhutan's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
