Thimphu weather in October (Bhutan)

Looking to travel to Thimphu in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Thimphu typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Thimphu in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 4 days of rain are anticipated.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Thimphu. April, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Thimphu climate page with graphs.

 

Thimphu, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Where to go in Bhutan in October

Find out more about the weather in Bhutan in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Thimphu in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Bhutan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Bhutan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.