Bumthang, Bhutan Weather

Bumthang,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-3°C
26.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 654 hPa

Feel like: -6 °C

Temperature: -3°C

Cloud: 31%

Humidity: 88%

Wind: N - 2 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Fri
16 Jan
-1°C / 8°C
Clear Sky
Sat
17 Jan
-4°C / 6°C
Fog
Sun
18 Jan
-6°C / 8°C
Clear Sky
Mon
19 Jan
-6°C / 8°C
Clear Sky
Tue
20 Jan
-6°C / 8°C
Clear Sky
Hourly forecast today:
17:00 PM
-5° / -3°
-5° / -3°
Mainly Clear
88% 5 km/h
18:00 PM
-6° / -4°
-6° / -4°
Mainly Clear
85% 6 km/h
19:00 PM
-8° / -4°
-8° / -4°
Clear Sky
74% 11 km/h
20:00 PM
-11° / -4°
-11° / -4°
Clear Sky
58% 18 km/h
21:00 PM
-14° / -4°
-14° / -4°
Clear Sky
45% 23 km/h
22:00 PM
-16° / -4°
-16° / -4°
Clear Sky
36% 24 km/h
23:00 PM
-18° / -3°
-18° / -3°
Clear Sky
30% 23 km/h
00:00 AM
-19° / -3°
-19° / -3°
Clear Sky
26% 21 km/h
01:00 AM
-18° / -1°
-18° / -1°
Clear Sky
26% 20 km/h
02:00 AM
-16° /
-16° /
Clear Sky
28% 18 km/h
03:00 AM
-14° /
-14° /
Clear Sky
30% 18 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 4.3°C
  • Average low -5.13°C
  • Hottest day 8°C (16 January 2026)
  • Coldest day -8°C (22 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 66.23%
  • Days with precipitation 15 days
  • Highest precipitation 24 mm (02 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 2°C
  • Min: -4°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Bumthang over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Bumthang in the coming days

Rainfall in Bumthang in the coming days

Bumthang Climate Summary

Bumthang features a Temperate highland tropical climate with dry winters (Köppen classification: Cwb), with an average annual temperature of 9.61ºC (49.3ºF), which is about -5.99% lower than the national average for Bhutan. Annually, the city experiences approximately 71.39 millimeters (2.81 inches) of rainfall, spread across 142.46 rainy days, accounting for 39.03% of the year.

Longitude 27.641839
Latitude 90.6773046
Yearly high temperature 12.51ºC (54.52ºF)
Yearly low temperature 5.23ºC (41.41ºF)
Hottest month June 16.95ºC (62.51ºF)
Coldest month January -2.68ºC (27.18ºF)
Yearly precip 71.39mm (2.81in)
Days with rainfall 142.46 days (39.03%)
Driest month December (64.41%)
Wettest month July (82.25%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 5.48° / -2.68° 3.27 days
February 7.53° / -1.08° 4.91 days
March 9.66° / 1.26° 10.55 days
April 12.31° / 4.87° 14.55 days
May 14.6° / 7.98° 16.18 days
June 16.95° / 11.02° 19.91 days
July 17.11° / 11.91° 24.45 days
August 18.09° / 11.86° 20.36 days
September 16.3° / 10.33° 16.64 days
October 13.59° / 5.72° 6.82 days
November 10.61° / 2.19° 2.91 days
December 7.87° / -0.62° 1.91 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Bumthang?

June has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 16.95ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of -2.68ºC).

2. What should I wear in Bumthang today?

For today's cold weather in Bumthang, with temperatures ranging from 3ºC to 6ºC (37.4ºF to 42.8ºF), you should wear:
- Long pants (jeans or other thick materials)
- Scarf to protect the neck area
- Warm jacket or medium-weight coat
- Hat and gloves, particularly for early mornings or evenings

Temperature

Early
-10°C / -1°C
Morning
-2°C / 1°C
Afternoon
-4°C / -2°C
Evening
-14°C / -4°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 0
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 0
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

00:49
11:25