Climate Insights for Samtse

, Samtse Dzongkhag, Bhutan

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
July
1033mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Samtse is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 3475mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1033mm of rainfall. Samtse is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Apr Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° May Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jun Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jul Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Aug Max: 31° Average: 29° Min: 26° Sep Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Nov Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Dec Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Samtse sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 31°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm 1000mm 1050mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 18mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 48mm Apr Precipitation: 110mm May Precipitation: 239mm Jun Precipitation: 712mm Jul Precipitation: 1033mm Aug Precipitation: 517mm Sep Precipitation: 575mm Oct Precipitation: 167mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 12mm
Precipitation

Samtse is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3475mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 290mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1033mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 7mm. That's 1026mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Samtse is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Samtse, which began on June 21, 2026. Samtse is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 397mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2262mm across the season with a monthly average of 754mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 750mm across the season with a monthly average of 250mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 16°
Feb 19°
Mar 23°
Apr 25°
May 26°
Jun 28°
Jul 28°
Aug 29°
Sep 27°
Oct 25°
Nov 22°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Samtse is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samtse based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
239 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
25 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
712 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
1033 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
517 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
575 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
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