Climate Insights for Samtse

, Samtse Dzongkhag, Bhutan

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
January
6°C low
Wettest
July
1036mm rain
Best to Visit
November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Samtse is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 4103mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1036mm of rainfall. Samtse is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Feb Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Mar Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Apr Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jun Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Jul Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Aug Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Sep Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Nov Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Dec Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Samtse sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, 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: 38mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 282mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 827mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 1036mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 757mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 539mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 210mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Samtse is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4103mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 342mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1036mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 28mm. That's 1008mm 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 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Samtse is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Samtse, which began on March 20, 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 573mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2620mm across the season with a monthly average of 873mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 777mm across the season with a monthly average of 259mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 134mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 11°
Feb 13°
Mar 16°
Apr 19°
May 21°
Jun 23°
Jul 23°
Aug 23°
Sep 23°
Oct 20°
Nov 16°
Dec 13°

The best time to visit Samtse is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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
6 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
69 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
827 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
1036 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
757 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
539 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
210 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
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