Climate of Punakha, Punakha, Bhutan
Point-value climate at Punakha (Punakha, Bhutan). Population approximately 5,000.
Located in Punakha, Bhutan, Punakha has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 5,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 11.7°C / 53.1°F in January to 23.9°C / 75°F in July, with rainfall varying from 12 mm / 0.5 in (December) to 304 mm / 12 in (August) — about 1485 mm / 58.5 in across the year. Punakha is the capital of Punakha. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Punakha's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: March, November.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.7°C53.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| February | 13.4°C56.1°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| March | 16°C60.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 18.7°C65.7°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| May | 21°C69.8°F | 145 mm5.7″ | — |
| June | 22.9°C73.2°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| July | 23.9°C75°F | 270 mm10.6″ | — |
| August | 23.6°C74.5°F | 304 mm12″ | — |
| September | 22.4°C72.3°F | 210 mm8.3″ | — |
| October | 19.9°C67.8°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| November | 16.3°C61.3°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 13.1°C55.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Punakha?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are March, November. Punakha's warmest month is July at an average of 23.9°C / 75°F, and its driest month is December with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Punakha?
Punakha, in Punakha, Bhutan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 11.7°C / 53.1°F in January to 23.9°C / 75°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1485 mm / 58.5 in, with the wettest month being August (304 mm / 12 in) and the driest December (12 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Punakha in July?
The average temperature in Punakha in July is 23.9°C / 75°F, with rainfall of about 270 mm / 10.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Punakha?
The driest month in Punakha is December, with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 13.1°C / 55.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Punakha?
The wettest month in Punakha is August, with approximately 304 mm / 12 in of average monthly rainfall.