Punakha, Bhutan Weather

  1. Punakha, Bhutan Weather
  2. Current conditions
  3. Weather forecast
  4. Averages and extremes
  5. Yesterday's Data
  6. Temperature and possibility of rain in Punakha over the next 12 hours
  7. Temperature and possibility of rain in Punakha in the coming days
  8. Rainfall in Punakha in the coming days
  9. Punakha Weather Summary
  10. Weather averages by month
  11. Punakha's weather
  12. Frequently asked questions
  13. Comments
Punakha, Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
11°C
51.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 874 hPa

Feel like: 11 °C

Temperature: 11°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 76%

Wind: ENE - 2 km/h

Visibility: 4.08 km

Weather forecast

Mon
26 Oct
10°C / 27°C
Overcast
Tue
27 Oct
11°C / 27°C
Overcast
Wed
28 Oct
14°C / 27°C
Overcast
Thu
29 Oct
16°C / 26°C
Drizzle
Fri
30 Oct
13°C / 18°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
18:00 PM
7° / 11°
7° / 11°
Clear Sky
76% 8 km/h
19:00 PM
7° / 10°
7° / 10°
Clear Sky
80% 6 km/h
20:00 PM
7° / 10°
7° / 10°
Clear Sky
80% 6 km/h
21:00 PM
6° / 9°
6° / 9°
Clear Sky
82% 6 km/h
22:00 PM
6° / 9°
6° / 9°
Clear Sky
82% 6 km/h
23:00 PM
6° / 9°
6° / 9°
Clear Sky
81% 6 km/h
00:00 AM
5° / 9°
5° / 9°
Clear Sky
79% 5 km/h
01:00 AM
7° / 11°
7° / 11°
Clear Sky
72% 5 km/h
02:00 AM
8° / 15°
8° / 15°
Clear Sky
63% 12 km/h
03:00 AM
11° / 18°
11° / 18°
Clear Sky
63% 16 km/h
04:00 AM
10° / 20°
10° / 20°
Clear Sky
50% 18 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 24.17°C
  • Average low 10.87°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (11 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (08 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 61.33%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 43 mm (30 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 25°C
  • Min: 7°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

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

Temperature and possibility of rain in Punakha in the coming days

Rainfall in Punakha in the coming days

Punakha Climate Summary

Punakha features a Subartic, dry winter, cool summer (Köppen classification: Dwc), 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 27.5920869
Latitude 89.8797459
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

Punakha's weather

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Punakha?

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 Punakha today?

For today's very hot weather in Punakha, with the high temperatures above 27ºC (80.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers
- Sunscreen for skin protection

Temperature

Early
7°C / 17°C
Morning
7°C / 24°C
Afternoon
10°C / 15°C
Evening
6°C / 9°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 513
  • CO 207
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 5
  • O3 54
  • PM10 21
  • PM25 18
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,365

Sunrise / Sunset

00:06
11:21