Climate Insights for Thimphu

The climate in Thimphu is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2,659 mm of precipitation falls per year. Thimphu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Thimphu 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 -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 148cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Thimphu is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 104.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Thimphu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Thimphu 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 27°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 58in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Thimphu 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 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°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.Temperatures in Thimphu vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Thimphu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,659 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 222 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 498 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 58 mm. That's 439 mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 148cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 52cm.Thimphu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 104.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 19.6 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.3 in. That's 17.3 in 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 58in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 20in.

Thimphu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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.Thimphu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Thimphu 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Thimphu 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.