September · Bhutan
Best time to visit Thimphu in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Thimphu in September
Average temperature 11°C, 257 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
5.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 257 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Thimphu scores 5.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 257 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Thimphu mixes a giant Buddha, dzong architecture and Bhutan's only capital-city pace.
September in Thimphu — middling scores, decent value
Expect 11°C (53°F) in September. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 257 mm: only about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 7.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, November is materially better in Thimphu — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Thimphu in September?
- In September, Thimphu averages 11°C, 257 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Thimphu?
- September earns a 5.3/10 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 September?
- Expect about 257 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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