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September · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 59/100

Punakha in September

Fair · 59/100
High / low24° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation121 mm19 wet days
Cloud cover49%monthly average
27.59° N, 89.88° EElevation 1,293 mUTC+6 · Bhutan Time
When to goPunakha · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59September
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
September: high / low24° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Punakha averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 121 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 49%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October is cooler again by about 1.3°.

September scores 59/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Punakha. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 18:07 local time, giving 12 h 21 min of daylight. Days shorten by 47 minutes over the month.

Why 59/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%68%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

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iiiNearby in September

Around Punakha this month

Thimphu
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Thimphu

Thimphu District · 27 km SW
19°Sep high
22wet days
58score
Thimphu
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Thimphu
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Thimphu

Thimphu District
19°Sep high
22wet days
58score
Thimphu
Phuntsholing
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Phuntsholing

Chukha
28°Sep high
24wet days
43score
Phuntsholing
·Questions

Punakha in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Punakha?

September scores 59/100 for Punakha, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 24°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Punakha in September?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 16°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Punakha in September?

Punakha receives about 121 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 19 days.