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Wangdue Phodrang Weather in September

Wangdue Phodrang in September

The short of it: Wangdue Phodrang in September averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 211 mm · daylight 12 h 17 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & February

September in Wangdue Phodrang brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 211 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 211 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 17 min in mid-September, 50 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and February.

Against its neighbours, Wangdue Phodrang runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Pajo, 5 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Wangdue Phodrang, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° colder, 99 mm less rain
Versus October
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 17 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PajoPunakha5 km NNW28°17°203 mm
SamtengangOther9 km ENE27°17°174 mm
PunākhaPunakha12 km N28°16°185 mm
LungtenzampaThimphu District25 km W22°12°142 mm
ThimphuThimphu District25 km W22°12°142 mm
Tashi Chho DzongOther28 km W20°11°137 mm
DagaDagana46 km S26°18°244 mm
ParoParo48 km W23°13°153 mm

The Almanac · Wangdue Phodrang Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 211 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Wangdue Phodrang by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°24 mm4 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°8°40 mm5 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°11°49 mm6 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
April26°14°113 mm7 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
May28°16°158 mm7 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦
June29°19°245 mm5 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
July29°19°282 mm4 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦
August29°19°310 mm4 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
September28°18°211 mm4 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
October26°15°95 mm4 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦
November23°11°15 mm3 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°8°12 mm3 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wangdue Phodrang in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wangdue Phodrang in September?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 211 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Wangdue Phodrang?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and February.

How long are the days in Wangdue Phodrang in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 25 min in December to 13 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Wangdue Phodrang in September?

Hardly — September nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Wangdue Phodrang in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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