Thimphu, Bhutan experiences average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 25 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Thimphu, Bhutan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Thimphu, Bhutan. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.1/10
Best: June, July, August, September, October
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 17°C / 8°C
Feels Like 17°C / 7°C
Rainy Days 25
Rainfall 216 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 84%
Wind Speed 7 km/h
Dew Point 10°C
Snow Days 12 days
Frost Days 5 days
Hottest Month
22°C
August
Avg Low15°C
Rain30days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High9°C
Rain19days
Driest Month
15days
December
Avg High12°C
Avg Low2°C
Windiest Month
7 km/h
February (Gusts 36)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:07
Daylight 13.9h
Sunset 18:59
Live conditions—
Thimphu on the map · live conditions
Thimphu, Bhutan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Bhutan
- City
- Thimphu
- Population
- 98.7K
- Elevation
- 2,320 m
- Coordinates
- 27.47°, 89.64°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 28 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 30 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 22 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 9°C / 1°C . Feb: 10°C / 2°C . Mar: 14°C / 4°C . Apr: 17°C / 7°C . May: 19°C / 10°C . Jun: 21°C / 14°C . Jul: 21°C / 16°C . Aug: 22°C / 15°C . Sep: 21°C / 14°C . Oct: 18°C / 9°C . Nov: 15°C / 4°C . Dec: 12°C / 2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 58 mm. Feb: 99 mm. Mar: 170 mm. Apr: 172 mm. May: 263 mm. Jun: 422 mm. Jul: 495 mm. Aug: 341 mm. Sep: 297 mm. Oct: 171 mm. Nov: 51 mm. Dec: 50 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 82%. Mar: 83%. Apr: 82%. May: 86%. Jun: 90%. Jul: 91%. Aug: 89%. Sep: 89%. Oct: 84%. Nov: 80%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 7 km/h . Feb: 7 km/h . Mar: 7 km/h . Apr: 7 km/h . May: 7 km/h . Jun: 7 km/h . Jul: 6 km/h . Aug: 6 km/h . Sep: 6 km/h . Oct: 6 km/h . Nov: 7 km/h . Dec: 7 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 10h. Jun: 8h. Jul: 5h. Aug: 7h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 9h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 5. Feb: UV 6. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 6. Dec: UV 5.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 20 days. Feb: 21 days. Mar: 16 days. Apr: 2 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 4 days. Dec: 10 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 59 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 23°C | Aug · 22°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 395 mm | Jul · 495 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 8 km/h | Feb · 7 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May
Wet June best
Wet July best
Wet August best
Wet September best
Wet October best
Wet November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 1°C | 6°C / -2°C | 19days (58 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 78% Humid | 5.4 High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 10°C / 2°C | 8°C / -1°C | 22days (99 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 82% Humid | 6.2 High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 14°C / 4°C | 13°C / 2°C | 27days (170 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 83% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 17°C / 7°C | 18°C / 5°C | 27days (172 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 82% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 19°C / 10°C | 20°C / 9°C | 30days (263 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 86% Very Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 21°C / 14°C | 23°C / 15°C | 29days (422 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 90% Very Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July best | 21°C / 16°C | 24°C / 17°C | 31days (495 mm) Wet | 5.4h Fair | 91% Very Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 15°C | 24°C / 16°C | 30days (341 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 89% Very Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 21°C / 14°C | 22°C / 15°C | 28days (297 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October best | 18°C / 9°C | 18°C / 8°C | 23days (171 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 84% Humid | 6.7 High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 15°C / 4°C | 13°C / 2°C | 16days (51 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 80% Humid | 5.7 High | Fair | View Details |
| December | 12°C / 2°C | 10°C / 0°C | 15days (50 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 78% Humid | 5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Thimphu are June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Thimphu, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Thimphu is August, with average daytime highs of 22°C (71°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Thimphu is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (33°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Thimphu is July, averaging 495mm of precipitation across 31 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Thimphu runs through July, May, August, June, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Thimphu.
Thimphu receives approximately 105 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Thimphu.
The least favorable months to visit Thimphu are January, February, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Thimphu is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Thimphu is 84%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes, Thimphu receives snow. Months with snowfall average 12 snow days and 17 cm (7 in) of accumulation, with about 5 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Thimphu are 7 km/h (4 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 7 km/h (5 mph) (gusts up to 36 km/h / 22 mph).
Thimphu averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 70%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Thimphu is 10°C (50°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Thimphu has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Thimphu ranges from 7°C (45°F) to 17°C (63°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Thimphu, with a climate score of 6.6/10. Consider visiting during June, July, August, September, October instead for better conditions.
For June in Thimphu, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 21°C (70°F) and 29 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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