Thimphu, Bhutan Weather

Thimphu,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
15°C
59.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Drizzle

Pressure: 769 hPa

Feel like: 16 °C

Temperature: 15°C

Cloud: 77%

Humidity: 90%

Wind: W - 0 km/h

Visibility: 4.66 km

Weather forecast

Sat
20 Jun
14°C / 20°C
Thunderstorm Heavy Hail
Sun
21 Jun
14°C / 20°C
Thunderstorm Heavy Hail
Mon
22 Jun
14°C / 21°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Tue
23 Jun
13°C / 22°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Wed
24 Jun
15°C / 24°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Hourly forecast today:
23:00 PM
13° / 15°
13° / 15°
Drizzle
90% 10 km/h
00:00 AM
14° / 15°
14° / 15°
Overcast
89% 10 km/h
01:00 AM
16° / 16°
16° / 16°
Overcast
96% 10 km/h
02:00 AM
16° / 16°
16° / 16°
Overcast
97% 10 km/h
03:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Drizzle
91% 14 km/h
04:00 AM
15° / 19°
15° / 19°
Drizzle
81% 17 km/h
05:00 AM
17° / 20°
17° / 20°
Slight Thunderstorm
83% 23 km/h
06:00 AM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Thunderstorm Heavy Hail
89% 27 km/h
07:00 AM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Thunderstorm With Slight
94% 26 km/h
08:00 AM
17° / 19°
17° / 19°
Slight Rain Showers
90% 23 km/h
09:00 AM
17° / 19°
17° / 19°
Drizzle Dense Intensity
91% 24 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 20.07°C
  • Average low 13.1°C
  • Hottest day 24°C (24 June 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (03 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 87.13%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 92 mm (26 June 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 22°C
  • Min: 14°C
  • Total Precipitation: 9 mm

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

Temperature and possibility of rain in Thimphu in the coming days

Rainfall in Thimphu in the coming days

Thimphu Climate Summary

Thimphu 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 27.4712216
Latitude 89.6339041
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 Thimphu?

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 Thimphu today?

For today's warm weather in Thimphu, with temperatures between 17ºC to 20ºC (62.6ºF to 68.0ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Cotton or linen fabrics
- Sun hat or cap
- Shorts or lightweight trousers
- Sunscreen (if spending time outdoors)

Temperature

Early
16°C / 16°C
Morning
15°C / 20°C
Afternoon
15°C / 16°C
Evening
14°C / 15°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 478
  • CO 278
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 3
  • O3 72
  • PM10 2
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,448

Sunrise / Sunset

23:06
12:59