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:
22°C
71.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Slight Rain Showers

Pressure: 869 hPa

Feel like: 26 °C

Temperature: 22°C

Cloud: 97%

Humidity: 83%

Wind: E - 1 km/h

Visibility: 5.5 km

Weather forecast

Mon
27 Jul
22°C / 30°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Tue
28 Jul
20°C / 29°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Wed
29 Jul
21°C / 29°C
Slight Rain Showers
Thu
30 Jul
21°C / 30°C
Moderate Drizzle
Fri
31 Jul
21°C / 29°C
Slight Rain Showers
Hourly forecast today:
17:00 PM
19° / 22°
19° / 22°
Slight Rain Showers
83% 9 km/h
18:00 PM
19° / 22°
19° / 22°
Drizzle
82% 9 km/h
19:00 PM
19° / 22°
19° / 22°
Partly Cloudy
83% 9 km/h
20:00 PM
19° / 22°
19° / 22°
Mainly Clear
83% 9 km/h
21:00 PM
18° / 21°
18° / 21°
Mainly Clear
84% 9 km/h
22:00 PM
18° / 21°
18° / 21°
Clear Sky
84% 8 km/h
23:00 PM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Clear Sky
87% 11 km/h
00:00 AM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Clear Sky
91% 8 km/h
01:00 AM
21° / 22°
21° / 22°
Mainly Clear
94% 14 km/h
02:00 AM
21° / 23°
21° / 23°
Partly Cloudy
88% 16 km/h
03:00 AM
20° / 25°
20° / 25°
Mainly Clear
73% 18 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 28.57°C
  • Average low 19.93°C
  • Hottest day 32°C (14 July 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (09 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 78.3%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 92 mm (12 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 30°C
  • Min: 21°C
  • Total Precipitation: 5 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 31ºC (87.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- Broad-brimmed sun hat

Temperature

Early
21°C / 26°C
Morning
20°C / 27°C
Afternoon
20°C / 23°C
Evening
18°C / 21°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 527
  • CO 231
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 3
  • O3 70
  • PM10 3
  • PM25 3
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,456

Sunrise / Sunset

23:20
12:52