Bhutan

Bhutan Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bhutan in November.

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Thimphu Paro Punākha Wangdiphodrang

Are you planning a trip a to Bhutan in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bhutan in November

Bhutan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In November, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Drugyel Dzong at 9°C (48°F) to pleasant in Thimphu at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Thimphu and -4°C (25°F) in Drugyel Dzong.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bhutan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Thimphu with an average of 2 mm (0.1 in) to high rainfall in Punākha with 133 mm (5.2 in). In Thimphu, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Bhutan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bhutan - and find the best time to visit. (based on Thimphu)

January15°C (59°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April23°C (73°F) May25°C (77°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October24°C (75°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bhutan in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bhutan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bhutan

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Bhutan?

Temperature range in Bhutan (November)

Precipitation variation in Bhutan (November)

Thimphu

In November Thimphu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Thimphu →

Drugyel Dzong

In November Drugyel Dzong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Drugyel Dzong →

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Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bhutan in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Thimphu 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Paro 11°C (52°F) -2°C (28°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Punākha 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Wangdiphodrang 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Drugyel Dzong 9°C (48°F) -4°C (25°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Bhutan weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bhutan in November?

Expect excellent weather across Bhutan in November. The popular destination of Thimphu averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Bhutan in November?

Average temperatures in Bhutan during November range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Thimphu.

Does Bhutan get a lot of rain in November?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Bhutan during November, with Thimphu averaging close to 2 mm (0.1 in).

Is November a Good Time to Visit Bhutan?

In our opinion, November is one of the best times to visit Bhutan, but the weather is often mixed in Thimphu.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, September, October and November provide excellent weather in Thimphu.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Bhutan.

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