Bhutan

Bhutan Weather in September

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

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Thimphu Paro Punākha Wangdiphodrang

Planning a getaway to Bhutan this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Bhutan in September

Bhutan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In September, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Drugyel Dzong at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Thimphu at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Thimphu and 7°C (45°F) in Drugyel Dzong.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thimphu with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to heavy rainfall in Wangdiphodrang with 361 mm (14 in).

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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 September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Bhutan?

Temperature range in Bhutan (September)

Precipitation variation in Bhutan (September)

Thimphu

In September Thimphu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
14 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Thimphu →

Drugyel Dzong

In September Drugyel Dzong generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
404 mm (16 in)
271 mm (11 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
15 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Thimphu 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Paro 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 289 mm (11 in)
Punākha 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 323 mm (13 in)
Wangdiphodrang 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 361 mm (14 in)
Drugyel Dzong 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 271 mm (11 in)

Bhutan weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bhutan in September?

Bhutan typically experiences perfect weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Thimphu average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bhutan in September?

Average temperatures in Bhutan during September range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Thimphu.

Does Bhutan get a lot of rain in September?

September is on the drier side in Bhutan. Thimphu averages only about 75 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Bhutan?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Thimphu.

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