Best Time to Visit Thimphu
Bhutan · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Thimphu?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Thimphu?
- August is typically the hottest month in Thimphu, with average daytime highs around 20°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Thimphu?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 223mm of precipitation.