Thimphu Weather in October
Bhutan · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (68°F)
Avg low11°C (51°F)
Rainfall58 mm (2.3 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
Thimphu in October sees daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), dropping to about 11°C (51°F) at night. October is autumn (fall) in Bhutan. The month is fairly dry, with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 11.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is October a good time to visit Thimphu?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Thimphu. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (68°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 11°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (58°F) |
| Rainfall | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 61% |
| Daylight | 11.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 3.5 km/h |
| vs September | 3°C cooler than September, with 105 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Thimphu in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Thimphu weather in other months
Jan13°C / 1°C4 mmGoodFeb14°C / 2°C13 mmExcellentMar17°C / 4°C41 mmExcellentApr20°C / 7°C70 mmGoodMay22°C / 11°C126 mmFairJun24°C / 16°C203 mmPoorJul24°C / 17°C279 mmPoorAug24°C / 16°C231 mmFairSep23°C / 15°C163 mmFairOct20°C / 11°C58 mmExcellentNov17°C / 7°C3 mmExcellentDec15°C / 3°C3 mmExcellent
← SeptemberBest time to visit ThimphuNovember →
Nearby in October
- Rangpur30°C · 174 mm
- Sylhet30°C · 264 mm
- Gazipur30°C · 209 mm
- Dhaka30°C · 219 mm
- Kathmandu23°C · 52 mm
- Patna31°C · 47 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.