AI-generatedTawang at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 2,954 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 2,304 m
Climate in Tawang
Tawang has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Tawang is rather dull; January is the sunniest month with 5.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tawang
The best time to visit Tawang is from October to November. 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 727 mm.
Tawang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tawang in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 15–20 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Tawang in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Tawang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–21 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Tawang in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 36 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
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: 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 – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
05:2216:55
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 05:07–05:53 · evening 16:24–17:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:58–05:07 · evening 17:09–17:18
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 Tawang 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 18° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Tawang in October?
In October, Tawang is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tawang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min05:22 – 16:55
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %57 %
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 Tawang
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 Tawang: score 79 against 74. In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 4.8 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 104 mm | 31 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tawang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January11° · 5.1 h
In January, Tawang is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in January42February13° · 4.6 h
In February, Tawang is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 87 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in February52March15° · 4.6 h
In March, Tawang is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in March54April18° · 4.3 h
In April, Tawang is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 187 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in April54May20° · 4.3 h
In May, Tawang is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 240 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in May51June22° · 3.4 h
In June, Tawang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 500 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in June50July22° · 2.2 h
In July, Tawang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 727 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in July50August22° · 2.6 h
In August, Tawang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 564 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in August52September21° · 3.5 h
In September, Tawang is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 288 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in September74October19° · 5.0 h
In October, Tawang is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in October79November16° · 4.8 h
In November, Tawang is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in November61December13° · 4.9 h
In December, Tawang is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tawang.
Tawang in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tawang
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (14°). 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 | 47 | 11° | 0° | 5.1 h | 12 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 13° | 1° | 4.6 h | 16 | 87 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 15° | 5° | 4.6 h | 23 | 141 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 18° | 7° | 4.3 h | 24 | 187 |
| MayMay | 54 | 20° | 10° | 4.3 h | 25 | 240 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 22° | 13° | 3.4 h | 28 | 500 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 22° | 14° | 2.2 h | 31 | 727 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 22° | 14° | 2.6 h | 31 | 564 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 21° | 13° | 3.5 h | 25 | 288 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 19° | 9° | 5.0 h | 10 | 104 |
| NovemberNov | 79 | 16° | 6° | 4.8 h | 7 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 61 | 13° | 2° | 4.9 h | 8 | 36 |
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
27.57° N, 91.80° E · 2,304 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Tawang
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 Tawang, 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 Tawang: 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, Tawang has about 10 rainy days with 104 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Tawang
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 Tawang
How breezy and how cloudy Tawang 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 Tawang typically peaks at 6 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 51 % of the sky over Tawang: 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 Tawang
Snow is possible in Tawang, 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
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- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Tawang.
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 Tawang
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tawang 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.
Tawang has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 55 min
- Distance
- 7,790 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- 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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Tawang compared
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Tawang vs Tezpur
In October Tawang has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs 24). During the day Tezpur is 12 °C warmer than Tawang. Tezpur gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tawang | Tezpur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 24 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 15 |
| Best time | Oct – Nov | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Tawang ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tawang
When is the best time to visit Tawang?
The best time to visit Tawang is from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tawang?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Tawang?
Rain is frequent from March to September; the wettest month is July with 727 mm. The driest month is November with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tawang get?
Tawang gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 5.1 hours a day; in July there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tawang in?
Tawang is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tawang?
A nonstop flight from London to Tawang takes about 9 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tawang?
Tawang has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 53, summer holidays 50, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 54.