Climate Insights for Bathpalathang Airport

, Bumthang Dzongkhag, Bhutan

Hottest
August
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
July
683mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bathpalathang Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 3841mm of precipitation falls per year. Bathpalathang Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bathpalathang Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -6° Feb Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -4° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: -1° Apr Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° May Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 12° Jul Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13° Aug Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Sep Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° Dec Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -2°
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Average
Min

Temperatures in Bathpalathang Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 45mm Feb Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 44mm Mar Precipitation: 262mm Snow: 20mm Apr Precipitation: 308mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 376mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 681mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 683mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 551mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 425mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 212mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bathpalathang Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3841mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 320mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 683mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 53mm. That's 630mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 45cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Bathpalathang Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bathpalathang Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Bathpalathang Airport 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 946mm across the season with a monthly average of 315mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1915mm across the season with a monthly average of 638mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 695mm across the season with a monthly average of 232mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Expect around 104cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bathpalathang Airport 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
-6 °C
6 °C
7 km/h
86 mm
45 cm
Feb
-4 °C
8 °C
7 km/h
145 mm
44 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
10 °C
7 km/h
262 mm
20 cm
Apr
3 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
308 mm
1 cm
May
7 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
376 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
681 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
683 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
551 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
425 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
212 mm
0 cm
Nov
1 °C
12 °C
7 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Dec
-2 °C
9 °C
7 km/h
53 mm
15 cm
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