Climate Insights for Jakar

Bumthang Dzongkhag, Bhutan

Hottest
August
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low
Wettest
July
612mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Jakar is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 3119mm of precipitation falls per year. Jakar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Jakar 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 -7°C. Jakar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 5° Average: -2° Min: -7° Feb Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -6° Mar Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -2° Apr Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 2° May Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Jun Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jul Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Sep Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Oct Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Nov Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: -1° Dec Max: 8° Average: 1° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Jakar 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 18°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -2°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 34mm Feb Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 60mm Mar Precipitation: 192mm Snow: 54mm Apr Precipitation: 222mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 309mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 556mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 612mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 474mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 354mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 177mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow

Jakar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3119mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 260mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 612mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 32mm. That's 580mm 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. Jakar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 200cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Jakar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Jakar, which began on September 23, 2026. Jakar 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 722mm across the season with a monthly average of 241mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1641mm across the season with a monthly average of 547mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 573mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Expect around 11cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -7 to 8°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 183mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Expect around 111cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Jakar 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
-7 °C
5 °C
4 km/h
45 mm
34 cm
Feb
-6 °C
6 °C
4 km/h
106 mm
60 cm
Mar
-2 °C
9 °C
4 km/h
192 mm
54 cm
Apr
2 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
222 mm
20 cm
May
5 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
309 mm
4 cm
Jun
10 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
556 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
612 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
474 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
9 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
354 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
177 mm
3 cm
Nov
-1 °C
11 °C
4 km/h
42 mm
8 cm
Dec
-3 °C
8 °C
4 km/h
32 mm
17 cm
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