Thimphu, Bhutan Weather

Thimphu,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
4°C
39.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 767 hPa

Feel like: 1 °C

Temperature: 4°C

Cloud: 53%

Humidity: 66%

Wind: NNE - 3 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Sun
09 Nov
2°C / 12°C
Partly Cloudy
Mon
10 Nov
1°C / 11°C
Overcast
Tue
11 Nov
2°C / 11°C
Partly Cloudy
Wed
12 Nov
2°C / 11°C
Partly Cloudy
Thu
13 Nov
1°C / 15°C
Clear Sky
Hourly forecast today:
21:00 PM
-1° /
-1° /
Partly Cloudy
66% 7 km/h
22:00 PM
-2° /
-2° /
Partly Cloudy
63% 8 km/h
23:00 PM
-1° /
-1° /
Mainly Clear
66% 9 km/h
00:00 AM
-2° /
-2° /
Mainly Clear
62% 9 km/h
01:00 AM
-2° /
-2° /
Mainly Clear
64% 10 km/h
02:00 AM
0° /
0° /
Mainly Clear
65% 15 km/h
03:00 AM
0° /
0° /
Clear Sky
55% 23 km/h
04:00 AM
1° / 10°
1° / 10°
Clear Sky
53% 26 km/h
05:00 AM
2° / 11°
2° / 11°
Clear Sky
54% 31 km/h
06:00 AM
2° / 11°
2° / 11°
Partly Cloudy
54% 35 km/h
07:00 AM
3° / 12°
3° / 12°
Partly Cloudy
54% 37 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 12.97°C
  • Average low 3.9°C
  • Hottest day 16°C (14 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 1°C (10 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 69.4%
  • Days with precipitation 10 days
  • Highest precipitation 88 mm (30 October 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 12°C
  • Min: 3°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 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 cool weather in Thimphu, with temperatures between 9ºC to 12ºC (48.2ºF to 53.6ºF), you should consider wearing:
- Light scarf or wrap
- Knit hat (optional for cooler mornings)
- Thin gloves (optional for early mornings or late evenings)
- Comfortable pants or jeans

Temperature

Early
2°C / 9°C
Morning
4°C / 11°C
Afternoon
2°C / 6°C
Evening
-1°C / 4°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 453
  • CO 148
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 3
  • O3 69
  • PM10 8
  • PM25 8
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,372

Sunrise / Sunset

00:17
11:12