AI-generatedPhuntsholing at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 3,349 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 330 m
Climate in Phuntsholing
Phuntsholing has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Phuntsholing is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Phuntsholing
The best time to visit Phuntsholing is from November to February. Hiking and mountain trips are best from November to February, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 901 mm.
Phuntsholing through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Phuntsholing in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 27–29 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Phuntsholing in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Phuntsholing in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 25–29 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Phuntsholing in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Nov – Feb
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:0117:35
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:47–06:32 · evening 17:04–17:49
- 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 Phuntsholing compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Phuntsholing in October?
In October, Phuntsholing is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 157 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min06:01 – 17:35
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 5 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
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December has the better holiday weather in Phuntsholing: score 90 against 55. In December, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. December has 8 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 6.1 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 157 mm | 13 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 19 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Phuntsholing month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January21° · 6.2 h
In January, Phuntsholing is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in January87February23° · 6.0 h
In February, Phuntsholing is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in February70March27° · 6.4 h
In March, Phuntsholing is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in March36April29° · 5.8 h
In April, Phuntsholing is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in April27May29° · 5.2 h
In May, Phuntsholing is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 290 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in May24June29° · 3.7 h
In June, Phuntsholing is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 730 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in June22July29° · 2.7 h
In July, Phuntsholing is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 901 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in July21August29° · 3.0 h
In August, Phuntsholing is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 654 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in August26September29° · 3.8 h
In September, Phuntsholing is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 405 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in September55October28° · 5.7 h
In October, Phuntsholing is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 157 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in October89November25° · 6.2 h
In November, Phuntsholing is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in November90December22° · 6.1 h
In December, Phuntsholing is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Phuntsholing
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 19 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 181 days a year, mostly from May to October.
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 | 88 | 21° | 12° | 6.2 h | 5 | 23 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 23° | 13° | 6.0 h | 5 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 27° | 16° | 6.4 h | 7 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 29° | 19° | 5.8 h | 15 | 100 |
| MayMay | 27 | 29° | 21° | 5.2 h | 23 | 290 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 29° | 23° | 3.7 h | 28 | 730 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 29° | 23° | 2.7 h | 31 | 901 |
| AugustAug | 21 | 29° | 23° | 3.0 h | 30 | 654 |
| SeptemberSep | 26 | 29° | 22° | 3.8 h | 24 | 405 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 28° | 19° | 5.7 h | 11 | 157 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 25° | 15° | 6.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 22° | 13° | 6.1 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
26.85° N, 89.39° E · 330 m · Asia/Thimphu
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Phuntsholing
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 5.7 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Phuntsholing, 49 % 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
Rain in Phuntsholing: 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, Phuntsholing has about 11 rainy days with 157 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Phuntsholing
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Phuntsholing
How breezy and how cloudy Phuntsholing 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 Phuntsholing typically peaks at 5 km/h during the day: Beaufort 1, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 39 % of the sky over Phuntsholing: mostly sunny, with about 5.7 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.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Phuntsholing
How often the day gets hot in Phuntsholing (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Phuntsholing has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Phuntsholing 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.
Phuntsholing has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 45 min
- Distance
- 7,700 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.
Good to know: Bhutan
- Currency
- Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
- Language
- Dzongkha
- Sockets
- Type C, D, F, G, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +975
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Phuntsholing vs Paro
In October Paro has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs 55). During the day Paro is 10 °C cooler than Phuntsholing. Paro gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Phuntsholing | Paro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Oct – Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about Phuntsholing
When is the best time to visit Phuntsholing?
The best time to visit Phuntsholing is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Phuntsholing?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Phuntsholing?
Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 901 mm. The driest month is November with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Phuntsholing get?
Phuntsholing gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 6.4 hours a day; in July there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Phuntsholing in?
Phuntsholing is on UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Phuntsholing?
A nonstop flight from London to Phuntsholing takes about 9 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Phuntsholing?
Phuntsholing has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 26, summer holidays 21, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 89.