Bhutan climate
World Climates covers 1 place in Bhutan. Thimphu has a subtropical highland (dry winter) climate (Köppen Cwb).
Climate of Thimphu at a glance
The year average in Thimphu is 13 °C56 °F. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, with an average low of 0 °C31 °F. About 1,024 mm40 in of precipitation falls in a year. July is the wettest month and December the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are April and October.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in Bhutan does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in Bhutan: Thimphu. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Thimphu?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 24 °C75 °F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 0 °C31 °F.
When does it rain the most in Thimphu?
July is the wettest month, with about 259 mm10 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,024 mm40 in.
When is the best time to visit Thimphu?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are April and October. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in Bhutan
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thimphu | 13 | 24 | 0 | 1,024 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.