Punakha, Bhutan Weather

Punakha,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
15°C
59.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 875 hPa

Feel like: 14 °C

Temperature: 15°C

Cloud: 4%

Humidity: 61%

Wind: N - 0 km/h

Visibility: 21.42 km

Weather forecast

Sun
08 Nov
6°C / 24°C
Mainly Clear
Mon
09 Nov
8°C / 23°C
Mainly Clear
Tue
10 Nov
7°C / 22°C
Partly Cloudy
Wed
11 Nov
8°C / 21°C
Overcast
Thu
12 Nov
6°C / 21°C
Partly Cloudy
Hourly forecast today:
14:00 PM
8° / 15°
8° / 15°
Clear Sky
61% 11 km/h
15:00 PM
7° / 14°
7° / 14°
Clear Sky
62% 9 km/h
16:00 PM
7° / 13°
7° / 13°
Clear Sky
64% 9 km/h
17:00 PM
7° / 12°
7° / 12°
Clear Sky
69% 9 km/h
18:00 PM
8° / 11°
8° / 11°
Clear Sky
77% 9 km/h
19:00 PM
8° / 11°
8° / 11°
Clear Sky
83% 9 km/h
20:00 PM
8° / 10°
8° / 10°
Mainly Clear
86% 9 km/h
21:00 PM
7° / 9°
7° / 9°
Mainly Clear
89% 10 km/h
22:00 PM
7° / 9°
7° / 9°
Mainly Clear
88% 9 km/h
23:00 PM
7° / 9°
7° / 9°
Mainly Clear
85% 8 km/h
00:00 AM
6° / 9°
6° / 9°
Mainly Clear
85% 8 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 22.7°C
  • Average low 9.83°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (25 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 6°C (08 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 65.37%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 84 mm (29 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 23°C
  • Min: 10°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

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 warm weather in Punakha, with temperatures between 21ºC to 24ºC (69.8ºF to 75.2ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Light, breathable socks
- Comfortable sandals or sneakers
- Shorts or lightweight trousers
- Cotton or linen fabrics

Temperature

Early
8°C / 15°C
Morning
7°C / 22°C
Afternoon
7°C / 14°C
Evening
7°C / 9°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 472
  • CO 360
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 4
  • O3 76
  • PM10 21
  • PM25 18
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,376

Sunrise / Sunset

00:15
11:12