BhutanThe climate of Thimphu
The current climate in Thimphu 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 Thimphu, Bhutan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Thimphu 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, Thimphu 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.
Best time to visit Thimphu?
The best time to visit Thimphu for mild to warm weather is November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Thimphu.
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Climate Table of Thimphu
The climate table of Thimphu 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 Thimphu, Bhutan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Thimphu
Yearly Temperature in Thimphu
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Thimphu, 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 Thimphu
Total Yearly Precipitation in Thimphu
Average Snowfall per Month in Thimphu
Total Yearly Snowfall in Thimphu
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Thimphu, 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 Thimphu
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Average weather in Thimphu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Thimphu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.