Climate Insights for Laya

Gasa, Bhutan

Hottest
August
13°C peak
Coldest
January
-15°C low
Wettest
July
381mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Laya is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 2763mm of precipitation falls per year. Laya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Laya 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 -15°C. Laya experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

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

Temperatures in Laya vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 126mm Feb Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 169mm Mar Precipitation: 248mm Snow: 238mm Apr Precipitation: 231mm Snow: 181mm May Precipitation: 272mm Snow: 86mm Jun Precipitation: 344mm Snow: 10mm Jul Precipitation: 381mm Snow: 14mm Aug Precipitation: 275mm Snow: 7mm Sep Precipitation: 259mm Snow: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 241mm Snow: 101mm Nov Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 109mm Dec Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 93mm
Precipitation
Snow

Laya is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2763mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 230mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 381mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 95mm. That's 286mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Laya receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1141cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 238cm. 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: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Laya 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 February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 Laya, which began on September 23, 2026. Laya 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 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 751mm across the season with a monthly average of 250mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 4 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1001mm across the season with a monthly average of 334mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -9 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 620mm across the season with a monthly average of 207mm. Expect around 218cm 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 -15 to 0°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 391mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Expect around 388cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Laya 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
-15 °C
-3 °C
4 km/h
127 mm
126 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-1 °C
5 km/h
170 mm
169 cm
Mar
-10 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
248 mm
238 cm
Apr
-6 °C
4 °C
4 km/h
231 mm
181 cm
May
-2 °C
7 °C
4 km/h
272 mm
86 cm
Jun
4 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
344 mm
10 cm
Jul
6 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
381 mm
14 cm
Aug
6 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
275 mm
7 cm
Sep Current
4 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
259 mm
8 cm
Oct
-4 °C
7 °C
4 km/h
241 mm
101 cm
Nov
-9 °C
3 °C
4 km/h
120 mm
109 cm
Dec
-12 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
95 mm
93 cm
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