SeasonMapPunakha weather in November
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November in Punakha: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Punakha · #222 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Punakha in November
Notes from nearby Thimphu (27 km away)
Punakha doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Thimphu, close enough to share the season.
Bhutan's forum rates November among the best months — clear skies, little to no rain, and reliably good Himalayan views from Thimphu and Paro both. Regulars' consistent packing note: nights turn properly cold even though the daytime sun feels warm, so a real jacket matters alongside the lighter daytime layers.
Add your own note from Punakha's card on the map.
Punakha climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Punakha in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Punakha's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherPunakha's weather peaks October–December, best around November.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Punakha — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Punakha in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Punakha?
- November in Punakha: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Punakha on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Punakha in November?
- In November, Punakha averages a daily high of 19.5°C and a low of 12.1°C, with about 71.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punakha in November?
- Punakha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in November.
Other months in Punakha
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Similar destinations in South Asia — November
Within 300 km: Thimphu's Cranes wintering at Phobjikha around 1 Nov – 20 Feb, and Lhasa's Lhabab Duchen around 20 Oct – 25 Nov.