October · Bhutan
Best time to visit Thimphu in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Thimphu in October
Average temperature 8°C, 77 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.6/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Thimphu scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 8°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Thimphu mixes a giant Buddha, dzong architecture and Bhutan's only capital-city pace.
October in Thimphu — middling scores, decent value
October averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Thimphu in October?
- In October, Thimphu averages 8°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Thimphu?
- October earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Thimphu in October?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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