Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Bhutan in October
Weather score48Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
84mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
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SwimSwim
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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.
