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:
16°C
60.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 771 hPa

Feel like: 18 °C

Temperature: 16°C

Cloud: 98%

Humidity: 96%

Wind: WNW - 0 km/h

Visibility: 1.52 km

Weather forecast

Tue
04 Aug
16°C / 20°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Wed
05 Aug
15°C / 22°C
Moderate Rain Showers
Thu
06 Aug
14°C / 25°C
Slight Rain Showers
Fri
07 Aug
15°C / 21°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Sat
08 Aug
14°C / 21°C
Slight Rain Showers
Hourly forecast today:
23:00 PM
15° / 16°
15° / 16°
Overcast
96% 8 km/h
00:00 AM
15° / 16°
15° / 16°
Overcast
95% 10 km/h
01:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Overcast
96% 14 km/h
02:00 AM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Overcast
92% 13 km/h
03:00 AM
15° / 21°
15° / 21°
Overcast
68% 14 km/h
04:00 AM
15° / 21°
15° / 21°
Drizzle
68% 20 km/h
05:00 AM
16° / 20°
16° / 20°
Drizzle
80% 18 km/h
06:00 AM
16° / 21°
16° / 21°
Drizzle
73% 20 km/h
07:00 AM
17° / 21°
17° / 21°
Moderate Drizzle
75% 27 km/h
08:00 AM
17° / 21°
17° / 21°
Drizzle Dense Intensity
76% 27 km/h
09:00 AM
18° / 19°
18° / 19°
Slight Thunderstorm
89% 24 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 22.3°C
  • Average low 13.87°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (12 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (17 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 82.6%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 93 mm (01 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 23°C
  • Min: 15°C
  • Total Precipitation: 24 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 warm weather in Thimphu, with temperatures between 18ºC to 21ºC (64.4ºF to 69.8ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Cotton or linen fabrics
- Comfortable sandals or sneakers
- Light, breathable socks
- Sun hat or cap

Temperature

Early
16°C / 19°C
Morning
17°C / 20°C
Afternoon
17°C / 17°C
Evening
16°C / 16°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 476
  • CO 191
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 2
  • O3 71
  • PM10 1
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,405

Sunrise / Sunset

23:26
12:48