Climate Insights for Pemagatshel

, Pemagatshel Dzongkhag, Bhutan

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
July
966mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Pemagatshel is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 3671mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 966mm of rainfall. Pemagatshel is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 4° Feb Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Mar Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 10° Apr Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jul Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 20° Aug Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Sep Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 19° Oct Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 14° Nov Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Dec Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pemagatshel vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm 1000mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 258mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 426mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 635mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 966mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 489mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 538mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Pemagatshel is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3671mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 306mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 966mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 12mm. That's 955mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Pemagatshel is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Pemagatshel, which began on June 21, 2026. Pemagatshel is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 810mm across the season with a monthly average of 270mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2090mm across the season with a monthly average of 697mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 680mm across the season with a monthly average of 227mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 91mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pemagatshel based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
18 mm
1 cm
Feb
7 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Mar
10 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
426 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
635 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
966 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
489 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
538 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
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