Climate of Punakha, Bhutan
Area-weighted average across Punakha. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Punakha, a subdivision of Bhutan, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 3.9°C / 39°F in January to 17°C / 62.6°F in July, with rainfall from 7 mm / 0.3 in to 199 mm / 7.8 in depending on the season (895 mm / 35.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9°C39°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| February | 5.2°C41.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| March | 8.2°C46.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
| April | 10.8°C51.4°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 13.6°C56.5°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 15.9°C60.6°F | 129 mm5.1″ | — |
| July | 17°C62.6°F | 187 mm7.4″ | — |
| August | 16.7°C62.1°F | 199 mm7.8″ | — |
| September | 15.5°C59.9°F | 125 mm4.9″ | — |
| October | 12.2°C54°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| November | 8.2°C46.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| December | 5.2°C41.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Punakha?
Punakha, Bhutan does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 17°C / 62.6°F, and the driest is December at 7 mm / 0.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Punakha?
Punakha, Bhutan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.9°C / 39°F in January to 17°C / 62.6°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 895 mm / 35.2 in, with the wettest month being August (199 mm / 7.8 in) and the driest December (7 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Punakha?
The hottest month in Punakha is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 17°C / 62.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Punakha?
The coldest month in Punakha is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 3.9°C / 39°F.
When does it rain most in Punakha?
The wettest month in Punakha is August, averaging about 199 mm / 7.8 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 7 mm / 0.3 in.