Thimphu weather in September (Bhutan)

What is the weather forecast for Thimphu in September? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During September, Thimphu usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Thimphu in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 272 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Thimphu. April, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thimphu, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 272 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Bhutan in September

Find out more about the weather in Bhutan and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Thimphu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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