BhutanThe weather in October in Thimphu
It's cool to moderate in October in Thimphu with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 8°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Thimphu. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Thimphu, Bhutan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 27°C in 2022, Thimphu reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 11°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 129 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,5 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in October for Thimphu
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Thimphu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Thimphu | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 18°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 0°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 129 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 16 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,5 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Thimphu with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 5°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Thimphu is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Thimphu, Bhutan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Thimphu
Temperature in October in Thimphu over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Thimphu, Bhutan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Thimphu
Total precipitation in October in Thimphu over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Thimphu
Snowfall in October in Thimphu per year
Daily UV index in October in Thimphu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Thimphu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Thimphu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Thimphu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.