Climate Insights for Samdrup Jongkhar
Dewathang Gewog, Samdrup Jongkhar District, Bhutan
Climate Overview
The climate in Samdrup Jongkhar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 2,637 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 625 mm of rainfall. Samdrup Jongkhar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Samdrup Jongkhar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 103.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 24.6 in of rainfall. Samdrup Jongkhar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Samdrup Jongkhar vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°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.Temperatures in Samdrup Jongkhar vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Samdrup Jongkhar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,637 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 220 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 625 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5 mm. That's 620 mm less than June, 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.Samdrup Jongkhar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 103.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 24.6 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 24.4 in less than June, 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.
Wind
Samdrup Jongkhar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Samdrup Jongkhar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Samdrup Jongkhar is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Samdrup Jongkhar is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samdrup Jongkhar 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. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samdrup Jongkhar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.