Bhutan · Month comparison

November vs October

October ranks #1 overall vs November at #4. The finest month in Bhutan — crystal air, Himalayan panoramas and autumn festivals in perfect conditions

Bhutan autumn landscape with golden trees and traditional architecture

November

#4 of 12 months

Strong option

Crisp autumn shoulder season — excellent conditions with far fewer tourists than October

  • ↑Clear skies and good Himalayan views continue; temperatures still comfortable (5–17°C)
  • ↑Crowds drop significantly after October peak — a more relaxed experience
Bhutan dzong fortress with crystal-clear Himalayan autumn sky and snow peaks

October

#1 of 12 months

Best match

The finest month in Bhutan — crystal air, Himalayan panoramas and autumn festivals in perfect conditions

  • ↑Perfect blue-sky days with Himalayan peaks fully visible; Jomolhari trek at its absolute best
  • ↑Wangdue Phodrang and various dzong tshechus (festivals) add cultural richness
FactorNovemberOctober
Weather score
9
10
Value score
2
1
Crowd score
6
9
Events score
5
9
Atmosphere
8
10
Avg high temp18°C22°C
Monthly rain14mm68mm
Daily sunshine8.5hrs7hrs

November trade-offs

  • ↓Getting noticeably colder, especially at altitude and in the evenings
  • ↓Fewer festivals than October; the cultural calendar is quieter

October trade-offs

  • ↓Most expensive time of year alongside April; accommodation fills fast
  • ↓High season brings the most tourists Bhutan sees — dzongs can feel busy
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Scores compare months within Bhutan. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →