Thimphu, Bhutan Weather

Thimphu,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
17°C
62.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Thunderstorm With Slight

Pressure: 772 hPa

Feel like: 20 °C

Temperature: 17°C

Cloud: 98%

Humidity: 99%

Wind: NE - 3 km/h

Visibility: 3.56 km

Weather forecast

Sun
21 Jun
15°C / 20°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Mon
22 Jun
15°C / 21°C
Thunderstorm Heavy Hail
Tue
23 Jun
13°C / 20°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Wed
24 Jun
14°C / 24°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Thu
25 Jun
15°C / 24°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Hourly forecast today:
06:00 AM
17° / 17°
17° / 17°
Thunderstorm With Slight
99% 24 km/h
07:00 AM
17° / 19°
17° / 19°
Slight Thunderstorm
88% 26 km/h
08:00 AM
17° / 20°
17° / 20°
Slight Thunderstorm
87% 25 km/h
09:00 AM
17° / 19°
17° / 19°
Drizzle Dense Intensity
87% 25 km/h
10:00 AM
16° / 18°
16° / 18°
Slight Rain Showers
92% 23 km/h
11:00 AM
17° / 17°
17° / 17°
Slight Thunderstorm
97% 21 km/h
12:00 PM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Slight Thunderstorm
98% 19 km/h
13:00 PM
16° / 16°
16° / 16°
Drizzle
100% 15 km/h
14:00 PM
16° / 16°
16° / 16°
Drizzle
99% 10 km/h
15:00 PM
16° / 16°
16° / 16°
Drizzle
99% 9 km/h
16:00 PM
15° / 16°
15° / 16°
Overcast
99% 9 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 20.43°C
  • Average low 13.4°C
  • Hottest day 26°C (03 July 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (04 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 86.83%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 92 mm (27 June 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 20°C
  • Min: 14°C
  • Total Precipitation: 15 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:
- Shorts or lightweight trousers
- Sunscreen (if spending time outdoors)
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat or cap

Temperature

Early
17°C / 17°C
Morning
17°C / 19°C
Afternoon
16°C / 16°C
Evening
14°C / 15°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 450
  • CO 241
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 134
  • PM10 1
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 3
  • CH4 1,418

Sunrise / Sunset

23:06
12:59