Thimphu, Bhutan Weather

Thimphu,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
15°C
59.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 769 hPa

Feel like: 17 °C

Temperature: 15°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 99%

Wind: W - 0 km/h

Visibility: 0.34 km

Weather forecast

Mon
22 Jun
14°C / 22°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Tue
23 Jun
15°C / 23°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Wed
24 Jun
15°C / 23°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Thu
25 Jun
16°C / 23°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Fri
26 Jun
16°C / 20°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Hourly forecast today:
14:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Overcast
99% 10 km/h
15:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Overcast
99% 10 km/h
16:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Overcast
100% 9 km/h
17:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Drizzle
99% 10 km/h
18:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Overcast
99% 11 km/h
19:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Drizzle
99% 14 km/h
20:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Moderate Drizzle
100% 18 km/h
21:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Moderate Drizzle
100% 18 km/h
22:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Moderate Drizzle
97% 12 km/h
23:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Moderate Drizzle
96% 12 km/h
00:00 AM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Drizzle
96% 10 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 20.1°C
  • Average low 13.53°C
  • Hottest day 23°C (12 June 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (05 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 87.57%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 91 mm (27 June 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 21°C
  • Min: 13°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 mild weather in Thimphu, with temperatures between 16ºC to 19ºC (60.8ºF to 66.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Scarf (optional)
- Comfortable jeans or slacks
- Cotton socks
- Casual sneakers or loafers

Temperature

Early
15°C / 17°C
Morning
18°C / 19°C
Afternoon
15°C / 15°C
Evening
15°C / 15°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 463
  • CO 267
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 110
  • PM10 1
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,441

Sunrise / Sunset

23:06
12:59