AI-generatedParo at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 2,919 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 2,266 m
Climate in Paro
Paro has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Paro is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 5.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Paro
The best time to visit Paro is from October to December. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from March to September; the wettest month is July with 810 mm.
Paro through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Paro in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 15–20 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Paro in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 91 rainy days in all
Paro in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–21 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Paro in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Mar – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:0117:35
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:47–06:33 · evening 17:03–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:47 · evening 17:49–17:58
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Paro compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Paro in October?
In October, Paro is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Paro.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min06:01 – 17:35
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Paro
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Paro: score 80 against 67. In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has 8 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 5.0 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 127 mm | 15 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Paro month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January11° · 4.9 h
In January, Paro is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in January51February12° · 4.9 h
In February, Paro is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in February53March15° · 5.4 h
In March, Paro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in March58April18° · 5.5 h
In April, Paro is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in April57May20° · 5.2 h
In May, Paro is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 220 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in May53June22° · 3.9 h
In June, Paro is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 541 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in June50July22° · 2.5 h
In July, Paro is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 810 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in July50August22° · 2.8 h
In August, Paro is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 592 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in August52September21° · 3.7 h
In September, Paro is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 352 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in September67October18° · 5.0 h
In October, Paro is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in October80November15° · 5.0 h
In November, Paro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in November68December12° · 4.8 h
In December, Paro is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Paro.
Paro in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Paro
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 55 | 11° | 1° | 4.9 h | 6 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 12° | 2° | 4.9 h | 11 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 15° | 5° | 5.4 h | 18 | 77 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 18° | 7° | 5.5 h | 22 | 108 |
| MayMay | 57 | 20° | 11° | 5.2 h | 29 | 220 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 22° | 14° | 3.9 h | 29 | 541 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 22° | 15° | 2.5 h | 31 | 810 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 22° | 15° | 2.8 h | 31 | 592 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 21° | 13° | 3.7 h | 29 | 352 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 18° | 9° | 5.0 h | 13 | 127 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 15° | 6° | 5.0 h | 5 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 12° | 3° | 4.8 h | 3 | 13 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Paro
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Paro, 43 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Paro: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Paro has about 13 rainy days with 127 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Paro
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Paro
How breezy and how cloudy Paro is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Paro typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Paro: variable cloud, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Paro
Snow is possible in Paro, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Paro.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Paro
Weather for your travel dates
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Paro in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Paro has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 67) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 12 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 45 min
- Distance
- 7,650 km
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Paro compared
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Paro vs Thimphu
In October Paro has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs 53). During the day it is about as warm in Thimphu as in Paro. Thimphu gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Paro | Thimphu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 24 |
| Best time | Oct – Dec | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
Bhutan in October: the best places
In October, Paro ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- ParoThis page18°67
- 2Thimphu18°51
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Frequently asked questions about Paro
When is the best time to visit Paro?
The best time to visit Paro is from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Paro?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Paro?
Rain is frequent from March to September; the wettest month is July with 810 mm. The driest month is December with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Paro get?
Paro gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 5.5 hours a day; in July there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Paro in?
Paro is on UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Paro?
A nonstop flight from London to Paro takes about 9 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Paro?
Paro has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 67) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 56, summer holidays 50, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 62.