Climate Insights for Paro

The climate in Paro is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 2251mm of precipitation falls per year. Paro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Paro is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Paro experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Paro vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -1°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.

Paro is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2251mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 188mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 500mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 30mm. That's 470mm 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. Paro receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 207cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Paro 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 September, 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Paro, which began on September 23, 2026. Paro 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paro 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.