Thimphu, Bhutan Weather

Thimphu,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
16°C
60.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 772 hPa

Feel like: 18 °C

Temperature: 16°C

Cloud: 96%

Humidity: 91%

Wind: NNE - 1 km/h

Visibility: 14.02 km

Weather forecast

Thu
06 Aug
14°C / 23°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Fri
07 Aug
14°C / 22°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Sat
08 Aug
14°C / 23°C
Moderate Drizzle
Sun
09 Aug
12°C / 25°C
Moderate Drizzle
Mon
10 Aug
14°C / 27°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
16:00 PM
15° / 16°
15° / 16°
Overcast
91% 8 km/h
17:00 PM
14° / 15°
14° / 15°
Partly Cloudy
90% 8 km/h
18:00 PM
13° / 15°
13° / 15°
Partly Cloudy
88% 9 km/h
19:00 PM
12° / 15°
12° / 15°
Mainly Clear
85% 10 km/h
20:00 PM
12° / 15°
12° / 15°
Mainly Clear
83% 9 km/h
21:00 PM
11° / 14°
11° / 14°
Mainly Clear
80% 8 km/h
22:00 PM
11° / 14°
11° / 14°
Mainly Clear
79% 7 km/h
23:00 PM
10° / 14°
10° / 14°
Mainly Clear
79% 7 km/h
00:00 AM
11° / 14°
11° / 14°
Mainly Clear
80% 8 km/h
01:00 AM
12° / 17°
12° / 17°
Mainly Clear
73% 8 km/h
02:00 AM
13° / 19°
13° / 19°
Clear Sky
67% 15 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 21.67°C
  • Average low 14.0°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (10 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (19 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 84.6%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 93 mm (01 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 21°C
  • Min: 15°C
  • Total Precipitation: 43 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 20ºC to 23ºC (68.0ºF to 73.4ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Light, breathable socks
- Sunscreen (if spending time outdoors)
- T-shirt or short-sleeve blouse
- Sun hat or cap

Temperature

Early
16°C / 17°C
Morning
15°C / 20°C
Afternoon
15°C / 16°C
Evening
11°C / 14°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 472
  • CO 215
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 5
  • O3 45
  • PM10 2
  • PM25 2
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,435

Sunrise / Sunset

23:27
12:47