Climate Insights for Laya

, Gasa, Bhutan

Hottest
August
13°C peak
Coldest
January
-15°C low
Wettest
July
382mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Laya is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 2740mm 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° 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: -8° Min: -13° Mar Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -11° Apr Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° May Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -2° Jun Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° 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: 1° Min: -4° Nov Max: 3° Average: -4° Min: -10° Dec Max: 0° Average: -7° 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. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -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: 123mm Snow: 89mm Feb Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 113mm Mar Precipitation: 239mm Snow: 164mm Apr Precipitation: 226mm Snow: 130mm May Precipitation: 261mm Snow: 62mm Jun Precipitation: 351mm Snow: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 382mm Snow: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 287mm Snow: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 262mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 233mm Snow: 69mm Nov Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 80mm Dec Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 71mm
Precipitation
Snow

Laya is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2740mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 228mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 382mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 98mm. That's 284mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Laya receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 806cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 164cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Laya 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 January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 Laya, which began on March 20, 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. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -11 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 726mm across the season with a monthly average of 242mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 3 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1020mm across the season with a monthly average of 340mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -10 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 613mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. Expect around 155cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 381mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Expect around 273cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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
8 km/h
123 mm
89 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-1 °C
8 km/h
160 mm
113 cm
Mar Current
-11 °C
1 °C
7 km/h
239 mm
164 cm
Apr
-6 °C
4 °C
7 km/h
226 mm
130 cm
May
-2 °C
6 °C
7 km/h
261 mm
62 cm
Jun
3 °C
11 °C
7 km/h
351 mm
7 cm
Jul
6 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
382 mm
9 cm
Aug
6 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
287 mm
6 cm
Sep
4 °C
12 °C
7 km/h
262 mm
5 cm
Oct
-4 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
233 mm
69 cm
Nov
-10 °C
3 °C
7 km/h
118 mm
80 cm
Dec
-12 °C
0 °C
7 km/h
98 mm
71 cm
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