BhutanWhat’s the climate like in Wangdue Phodrang?
The current climate in Wangdue Phodrang 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.
The highest temperature recorded in Wangdue Phodrang in recent years was 33°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2020.
On average, Wangdue Phodrang 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 Wangdue Phodrang?
The best time to visit Wangdue Phodrang for mild to warm weather is November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Wangdue Phodrang.
Climate Table of Wangdue Phodrang
The climate table of Wangdue Phodrang 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in June
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1835 mm per year, averaging 153 mm per month
- Snowfall: 54 cm per year
- Driest months: 21 mm in November, 30 mm in January and 41 mm in December
- Wettest months: 391 mm in June, 284 mm in July and 249 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Wangdue Phodrang
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Wangdue Phodrang
This graph shows how much rainfall Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Wangdue Phodrang
This graph shows how much snow Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Wangdue Phodrang
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Wangdue Phodrang
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Wangdue Phodrang
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Wangdue Phodrang
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Wangdue Phodrang by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wangdue Phodrang. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
