Thimphu, Bhutan Weather

  1. Thimphu, Bhutan Weather
  2. Current conditions
  3. Weather forecast
  4. Averages and extremes
  5. Yesterday's Data
  6. Temperature and possibility of rain in Thimphu over the next 12 hours
  7. Temperature and possibility of rain in Thimphu in the coming days
  8. Rainfall in Thimphu in the coming days
  9. Thimphu Weather Summary
  10. Weather averages by month
  11. Thimphu's weather
  12. Frequently asked questions
  13. Comments
Thimphu, Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
6°C
42.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 765 hPa

Feel like: 5 °C

Temperature: 6°C

Cloud: 70%

Humidity: 95%

Wind: NW - 2 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
16 Apr
7°C / 13°C
Slight Rain Showers
Fri
17 Apr
7°C / 12°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Sat
18 Apr
7°C / 14°C
Slight Rain Showers
Sun
19 Apr
6°C / 15°C
Slight Rain Showers
Mon
20 Apr
6°C / 14°C
Slight Rain Showers
Hourly forecast today:
22:00 PM
6° / 6°
6° / 6°
Partly Cloudy
95% 6 km/h
23:00 PM
5° / 6°
5° / 6°
Mainly Clear
91% 7 km/h
00:00 AM
4° / 6°
4° / 6°
Mainly Clear
86% 8 km/h
01:00 AM
4° / 7°
4° / 7°
Mainly Clear
85% 8 km/h
02:00 AM
7° / 8°
7° / 8°
Partly Cloudy
90% 16 km/h
03:00 AM
7° / 9°
7° / 9°
Overcast
84% 19 km/h
04:00 AM
7° / 10°
7° / 10°
Overcast
81% 21 km/h
05:00 AM
7° / 11°
7° / 11°
Overcast
76% 24 km/h
06:00 AM
8° / 12°
8° / 12°
Slight Rain Showers
78% 26 km/h
07:00 AM
8° / 12°
8° / 12°
Slight Rain Showers
79% 31 km/h
08:00 AM
8° / 12°
8° / 12°
Slight Thunderstorm
78% 30 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 13.7°C
  • Average low 5.7°C
  • Hottest day 22°C (22 April 2026)
  • Coldest day 1°C (07 April 2026)
  • Average humidity 82.8%
  • Days with precipitation 29 days
  • Highest precipitation 79 mm (26 April 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 11°C
  • Min: 4°C
  • Total Precipitation: 12 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

Thimphu's weather

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:
- Cotton socks
- Casual shoes or sneakers
- Light jacket or cardigan
- Knit hat (optional for cooler mornings)

Temperature

Early
5°C / 8°C
Morning
7°C / 10°C
Afternoon
7°C / 7°C
Evening
6°C / 6°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 466
  • CO 276
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 2
  • O3 107
  • PM10 2
  • PM25 2
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,437

Sunrise / Sunset

23:35
12:26