Bumthang, Bhutan Weather

Bumthang,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
13°C
55.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Drizzle

Pressure: 666 hPa

Feel like: 11 °C

Temperature: 13°C

Cloud: 80%

Humidity: 73%

Wind: SSW - 8 km/h

Visibility: 10.6 km

Weather forecast

Sun
09 Aug
6°C / 14°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Mon
10 Aug
4°C / 17°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Tue
11 Aug
5°C / 17°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Wed
12 Aug
7°C / 14°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Thu
13 Aug
9°C / 13°C
Slight Rain Showers
Hourly forecast today:
09:00 AM
8° / 13°
8° / 13°
Drizzle
73% 32 km/h
10:00 AM
8° / 12°
8° / 12°
Drizzle
78% 28 km/h
11:00 AM
8° / 11°
8° / 11°
Drizzle
83% 21 km/h
12:00 PM
8° / 10°
8° / 10°
Drizzle
88% 16 km/h
13:00 PM
9° /
9° /
Drizzle
96% 15 km/h
14:00 PM
9° /
9° /
Overcast
96% 10 km/h
15:00 PM
9° /
9° /
Drizzle
95% 9 km/h
16:00 PM
9° /
9° /
Drizzle
97% 12 km/h
17:00 PM
9° /
9° /
Drizzle
98% 12 km/h
18:00 PM
9° /
9° /
Drizzle
99% 10 km/h
19:00 PM
8° /
8° /
Overcast
99% 10 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 13.4°C
  • Average low 7.4°C
  • Hottest day 18°C (24 July 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (22 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 88.13%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 90 mm (17 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 14°C
  • Min: 7°C
  • Total Precipitation: 2 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 cool weather in Bumthang, with temperatures between 10ºC to 13ºC (50.0ºF to 55.4ºF), you should consider wearing:
- Thin gloves (optional for early mornings or late evenings)
- Light scarf or wrap
- Knit hat (optional for cooler mornings)
- Casual shoes or sneakers

Temperature

Early
8°C / 12°C
Morning
8°C / 13°C
Afternoon
9°C / 9°C
Evening
8°C / 9°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 427
  • CO 150
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 72
  • PM10 1
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,415

Sunrise / Sunset

23:24
12:41