Thimphu, Bhutan Weather

Thimphu,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
9°C
48.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 772 hPa

Feel like: 9 °C

Temperature: 9°C

Cloud: 52%

Humidity: 88%

Wind: WSW - 0 km/h

Visibility: 15.88 km

Weather forecast

Sun
08 Nov
3°C / 16°C
Drizzle
Mon
09 Nov
3°C / 16°C
Drizzle
Tue
10 Nov
4°C / 15°C
Moderate Drizzle
Wed
11 Nov
3°C / 13°C
Drizzle
Thu
12 Nov
4°C / 16°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
12:00 PM
7° / 9°
7° / 9°
Partly Cloudy
88% 9 km/h
13:00 PM
7° / 9°
7° / 9°
Mainly Clear
88% 11 km/h
14:00 PM
6° / 7°
6° / 7°
Clear Sky
89% 14 km/h
15:00 PM
4° / 6°
4° / 6°
Clear Sky
89% 16 km/h
16:00 PM
4° / 6°
4° / 6°
Clear Sky
92% 19 km/h
17:00 PM
3° / 4°
3° / 4°
Clear Sky
92% 19 km/h
18:00 PM
3° / 4°
3° / 4°
Clear Sky
91% 18 km/h
19:00 PM
2° / 3°
2° / 3°
Clear Sky
90% 19 km/h
20:00 PM
2° / 3°
2° / 3°
Clear Sky
89% 18 km/h
21:00 PM
1° / 3°
1° / 3°
Clear Sky
85% 18 km/h
22:00 PM
1° / 4°
1° / 4°
Clear Sky
80% 17 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 16.37°C
  • Average low 5.63°C
  • Hottest day 21°C (26 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 3°C (23 October 2026)
  • Average humidity 71.5%
  • Days with precipitation 25 days
  • Highest precipitation 91 mm (29 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 16°C
  • Min: 4°C
  • Total Precipitation: 1 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 mild weather in Thimphu, with temperatures between 12ºC to 15ºC (53.6ºF to 59.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Long-sleeve shirt or blouse
- Sun hat (if spending time outdoors)
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Casual sneakers or loafers

Temperature

Early
2°C / 12°C
Morning
7°C / 14°C
Afternoon
4°C / 6°C
Evening
1°C / 3°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 439
  • CO 216
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 97
  • PM10 13
  • PM25 10
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,370

Sunrise / Sunset

00:16
11:13