Climate of Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
Point-value climate at Thimphu (Thimphu, Bhutan). Population approximately 98,676.
Located in Thimphu, Bhutan, Thimphu has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 98,676. Monthly average temperatures range from 4.7°C / 40.5°F in January to 17.9°C / 64.2°F in July, with rainfall varying from 6 mm / 0.2 in (December) to 243 mm / 9.6 in (July) — about 1024 mm / 40.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Bhutan, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Thimphu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7°C40.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| February | 6.1°C43°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| March | 9.4°C48.9°F | 31 mm1.2″ | — |
| April | 12°C53.6°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| May | 14.9°C58.8°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| June | 17°C62.6°F | 152 mm6″ | — |
| July | 17.9°C64.2°F | 243 mm9.6″ | — |
| August | 17.6°C63.7°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| September | 16.4°C61.5°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| October | 13°C55.4°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| November | 9.1°C48.4°F | 9 mm0.4″ | — |
| December | 6°C42.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Thimphu?
Thimphu does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Thimphu's warmest month is July at an average of 17.9°C / 64.2°F, and its driest month is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Thimphu?
Thimphu, in Thimphu, Bhutan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.7°C / 40.5°F in January to 17.9°C / 64.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1024 mm / 40.3 in, with the wettest month being July (243 mm / 9.6 in) and the driest December (6 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Thimphu in July?
The average temperature in Thimphu in July is 17.9°C / 64.2°F, with rainfall of about 243 mm / 9.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Thimphu?
The driest month in Thimphu is December, with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6°C / 42.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Thimphu?
The wettest month in Thimphu is July, with approximately 243 mm / 9.6 in of average monthly rainfall.