The climate of Bhutan
What is the climate like in Bhutan?
The climate of Bhutan has an average yearly temperature of 25°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 18°C and rise to 29°C.
Annually, about 3008 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Bhutan. Additionally, about 1,7 cm of snow falls each year.
The best time to visit Bhutan is January until March, November and December. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Bhutan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 21 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 20 | 38 | 79 | 170 | 326 | 520 | 656 | 527 | 525 | 132 | 5,1 | 9,6 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 0,5 | 0,2 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Table of contents
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in January
- Rainfall: 3008 mm per year, averaging 251 mm by month
- Driest months: 5,1 mm in November, 9,6 mm in December and 20 mm in January
- Wettest months: 656 mm in July, 527 mm in August and 525 mm in September
- Snowfall: 1,7 cm per year
Climate table Bhutan
The climate table for Bhutan shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 21 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 20 | 38 | 79 | 170 | 326 | 520 | 656 | 527 | 525 | 132 | 5,1 | 9,6 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 0,5 | 0,2 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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Temperature by month in Bhutan
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Bhutan
Rainfall by month in Bhutan
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Bhutan.
Snowfall by month in Bhutan
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Bhutan.
UV index by month in Bhutan
This graph shows the average UV index by month in Bhutan.
Yearly temperature in Bhutan
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bhutan, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total rainfall in Bhutan
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Bhutan.
Yearly snowfall in Bhutan
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Bhutan, measured in centimeters.
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Average weather in Bhutan by month
Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Bhutan and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Bhutan, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.