Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 25 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Wangdue Phodrang, 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
6.1/10
Best: November
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 22°C / 14°C
Feels Like 24°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 25
Rainfall 327 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 86%
Wind Speed 6 km/h
Dew Point 16°C
Snow Days 8 days
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Avg Low21°C
Rain30days
Coldest Month
7°C
January
Avg High14°C
Rain21days
Driest Month
14days
November
Avg High20°C
Avg Low12°C
Windiest Month
7 km/h
February (Gusts 32)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, July, August due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:06
Daylight 13.9h
Sunset 18:58
Live conditions—
Wangdue Phodrang on the map · live conditions
Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Bhutan
- City
- Wangdue Phodrang
- Population
- 9K
- Coordinates
- 27.49°, 89.90°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 29 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 30 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 21 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 20 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: 14°C / 7°C . Feb: 16°C / 8°C . Mar: 19°C / 11°C . Apr: 23°C / 14°C . May: 24°C / 16°C . Jun: 26°C / 20°C . Jul: 26°C / 21°C . Aug: 26°C / 21°C . Sep: 25°C / 20°C . Oct: 23°C / 16°C . Nov: 20°C / 12°C . Dec: 17°C / 10°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 135 mm. Feb: 187 mm. Mar: 277 mm. Apr: 235 mm. May: 323 mm. Jun: 573 mm. Jul: 755 mm. Aug: 594 mm. Sep: 462 mm. Oct: 223 mm. Nov: 73 mm. Dec: 82 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 81%. Feb: 84%. Mar: 85%. Apr: 83%. May: 87%. Jun: 90%. Jul: 92%. Aug: 90%. Sep: 90%. Oct: 84%. Nov: 81%. Dec: 81%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 6 km/h . Feb: 7 km/h . Mar: 6 km/h . Apr: 7 km/h . May: 6 km/h . Jun: 6 km/h . Jul: 6 km/h . Aug: 6 km/h . Sep: 6 km/h . Oct: 6 km/h . Nov: 6 km/h . Dec: 6 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 9h. Jun: 7h. Jul: 5h. Aug: 6h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 5. Feb: UV 6. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. 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: 17 days. Feb: 16 days. Mar: 8 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 6 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 102 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 27°C | Aug · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 9°C | Jan · 7°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 666 mm | Jul · 755 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 7 km/h | Feb · 7 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May
Wet June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November best
Excellent December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 7°C | 13°C / 5°C | 21days (135 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 81% Humid | 5.3 High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 16°C / 8°C | 15°C / 7°C | 23days (187 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 84% Humid | 6.2 High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 19°C / 11°C | 20°C / 10°C | 28days (277 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 85% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 23°C / 14°C | 25°C / 14°C | 28days (235 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 83% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 24°C / 16°C | 27°C / 18°C | 30days (323 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 26°C / 20°C | 30°C / 23°C | 29days (573 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 90% Very Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 26°C / 21°C | 31°C / 24°C | 31days (755 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 92% Very Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 26°C / 21°C | 31°C / 24°C | 30days (594 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 90% Very Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 25°C / 20°C | 30°C / 22°C | 29days (462 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 90% Very Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 23°C / 16°C | 25°C / 17°C | 21days (223 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 84% Humid | 6.6 High | Wet | View Details |
| November best | 20°C / 12°C | 20°C / 12°C | 14days (73 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 81% Humid | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 17°C / 10°C | 16°C / 9°C | 16days (82 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 81% Humid | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Wangdue Phodrang are November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Wangdue Phodrang, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Wangdue Phodrang is August, with average daytime highs of 26°C (79°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Wangdue Phodrang is January, with average overnight lows of 7°C (45°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Wangdue Phodrang is July, averaging 755mm of precipitation across 31 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Wangdue Phodrang runs through July, May, August, June, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Wangdue Phodrang.
Wangdue Phodrang receives approximately 93 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Wangdue Phodrang.
The least favorable months to visit Wangdue Phodrang are January, July, August, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider November instead.
The annual average UV index in Wangdue Phodrang is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Wangdue Phodrang is 86%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes, Wangdue Phodrang receives snow. Months with snowfall average 8 snow days and 15 cm (6 in) of accumulation, with about 1 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Wangdue Phodrang are 6 km/h (4 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 7 km/h (4 mph) (gusts up to 32 km/h / 20 mph).
Wangdue Phodrang averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 79%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Wangdue Phodrang is 16°C (61°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Wangdue Phodrang has a Humid Subtropical (dry winter) climate, classified as Cwa 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 Wangdue Phodrang ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 24°C (75°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 Wangdue Phodrang, with a climate score of 5.6/10. Consider visiting during November instead for better conditions.
For June in Wangdue Phodrang, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 26°C (78°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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