When is the best time to go to Samtse

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Samtse, Bhutan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Samtse weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Samtse are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Samtse January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 14mm 7.7hrs 11.5hrs

Mild and dry weather often prevails in Samtse during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Samtse, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Samtse and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Samtse with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in January »

February

Samtse February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 17mm 7.5hrs 12hrs

February in Samtse is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Samtse, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Samtse and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Samtse with around 17mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in February »

March

Samtse March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 54mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Samtse is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Samtse, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Samtse and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Samtse with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in March »

April

Samtse April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 132mm 8.3hrs 13.6hrs

Samtse's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samtse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Samtse and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Samtse with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in April »

May

Samtse May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 355mm 7.1hrs 14.3hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Samtse and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samtse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Samtse and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Samtse with around 355mm 14 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in May »

June

Samtse June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 781mm 5.6hrs 11.5hrs

June is a very wet, humid month in Samtse and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samtse for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Samtse and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Samtse with around 781mm 30.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in June »

July

Samtse July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 996mm 4.2hrs 12hrs

July in Samtse is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samtse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Samtse and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Samtse with around 996mm 39.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in July »

August

Samtse August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 737mm 4.7hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Samtse is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samtse for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Samtse and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Samtse with around 737mm 29 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in August »

September

Samtse September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 531mm 5hrs 13.6hrs

Samtse's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samtse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Samtse and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Samtse with around 531mm 20.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in September »

October

Samtse October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 155mm 7.2hrs 14.3hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Samtse and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samtse for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Samtse and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Samtse with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in October »

November

Samtse November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 16mm 7.8hrs 11.5hrs

Samtse's weather in November is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Samtse, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Samtse and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Samtse with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in November »

December

Samtse December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 7mm 7.6hrs 12hrs

December in Samtse is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Samtse, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Samtse and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Samtse with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Samtse weather in December »

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Samtse weather stats

Samtse weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28°C 82.4°F
Driest month: December 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: December 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 19°C 66.2°F
Wettest month: July 996mm 39.2ins
Warmest sea: July 26.7°C 80.1°F
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