Bhutan · month by month
September
Tip for September
Aim for the second half of the month, when roads are drier and rice terraces are golden.
Prices and crowds
Rates climb from mid-month, peaking around the Thimphu Tshechu.
Where to go in September
A capital without traffic lights, under a giant golden Buddha
The old capital where two rivers meet below a great dzong
A rebuilt 17th-century dzong on the ridge above two rivers
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Packages at their best in September
per person, twin₹36,500 Build your own route Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you want to see. We draw the route and price it three ways. Start Working to a budget? Give us a number per person. We will tell you honestly what it buys, and where to save. Start Ask someone who has been A first plan and price within one working day. No payment to start. Start
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is September a good time to visit Bhutan?
September starts wet and clears as the monsoon withdraws, with fresh, green valleys and rice ripening in Punakha and Wangdue. The Thimphu Tshechu often falls in late September or October, and hotels fill fast for it. Late September is a good time to begin an autumn trip before the October peak. Some landslide risk remains early in the month.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in September?
Thimphu 14–23 °C, rain easing, clearer by late month. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Bhutan in September?
We suggest Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang. Aim for the second half of the month, when roads are drier and rice terraces are golden.