Bhutan · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Thimphu are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Thimphu sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 20°C, and its coolest in January (around 10°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 879mm — July is typically the wettest month (~223mm) and December the driest (~10mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from June to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 0°C | 15mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 11° / 1°C | 27mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 14° / 4°C | 31mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 17° / 6°C | 43mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 19° / 9°C | 68mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 20° / 12°C | 138mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 20° / 14°C | 223mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 20° / 13°C | 148mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 19° / 12°C | 111mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 17° / 8°C | 51mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 14° / 4°C | 14mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 12° / 2°C | 10mm | 👍 Good |
January in Thimphu is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 15mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Thimphu is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Thimphu is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 31mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Thimphu is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 43mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Thimphu is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Thimphu is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 138mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Thimphu is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 223mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Thimphu is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 148mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Thimphu is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 111mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Thimphu is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 51mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Thimphu is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (40°F). Expect roughly 14mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Thimphu is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (35°F). Expect roughly 10mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers