The climate of Bhutan
The current climate in Bhutan features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -11°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Bhutan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Bhutan in recent years was 33°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2020.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Bhutan gets 1835 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 54 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Bhutan is based on weather data from Thimphu. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Bhutan to get the full picture of the climate.
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The best time to visit Bhutan for mild to warm weather is November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Bhutan.
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Climate Table of Bhutan
The climate table of Bhutan shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -11 | -6 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | -6 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 30 | 50 | 102 | 173 | 249 | 391 | 284 | 209 | 156 | 129 | 21 | 41 |
| Snow (cm) | 12 | 21 | 8,5 | 1,5 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 2,9 | 7,1 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Bhutan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Bhutan
Yearly Temperature in Bhutan
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Bhutan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bhutan
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bhutan
Average Snowfall per Month in Bhutan
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bhutan
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Bhutan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Bhutan
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Average weather in Bhutan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bhutan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.