Climate Insights for Trongsa

Nubi Gewog, Trongsa District, Bhutan

Hottest
August
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low19°F low
Wettest
July
653 mm rain25.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Trongsa is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 3,262 mm of precipitation falls per year. Trongsa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Trongsa 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 -7°C. Trongsa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Trongsa is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 128.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Trongsa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Trongsa 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 19°F. Trongsa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: -2°Min: -7°FebMax: 6°Average: 0°Min: -5°MarMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -2°AprMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°MayMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 6°JunMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°SepMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°NovMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: 0°DecMax: 8°Average: 1°Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 29°FMin: 19°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 32°FMin: 23°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 37°FMin: 29°FAprMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FNovMax: 51°FAverage: 40°FMin: 31°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 35°FMin: 26°F
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Temperatures in Trongsa vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -2°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 Trongsa vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 57°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 29°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 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mm700mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 40mmFebPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 70mmMarPrecipitation: 192mmSnow: 66mmAprPrecipitation: 223mmSnow: 22mmMayPrecipitation: 316mmSnow: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 577mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 653mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 483mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 390mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 198mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 28inMarPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 26inAprPrecipitation: 8.8inSnow (in): 8inMayPrecipitation: 12.4inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 22.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 25.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 19inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 15.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 7.8inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 8in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Trongsa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,262 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 272 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 653 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 34 mm. That's 619 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. Trongsa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 232cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 70cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Trongsa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 128.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 25.7 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.3 in. That's 24.4 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. Trongsa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 91in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 28in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Trongsa 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 April, 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.Trongsa 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 April, averaging 2mph, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Trongsa 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 Trongsa 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-7 °C19 °F
5 °C41 °F
4 km/h2 mph
50 mm2 in
40 cm16 in
Feb
-5 °C23 °F
6 °C42 °F
4 km/h2 mph
106 mm4.2 in
70 cm28 in
Mar
-2 °C29 °F
8 °C47 °F
4 km/h2 mph
192 mm7.6 in
66 cm26 in
Apr
2 °C35 °F
11 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
223 mm8.8 in
22 cm8 in
May
6 °C42 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h2 mph
316 mm12.4 in
4 cm2 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
577 mm22.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
653 mm25.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
18 °C64 °F
3 km/h2 mph
483 mm19 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
390 mm15.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
3 km/h2 mph
198 mm7.8 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
0 °C31 °F
11 °C51 °F
3 km/h2 mph
41 mm1.6 in
8 cm3 in
Dec
-3 °C26 °F
8 °C46 °F
3 km/h2 mph
34 mm1.4 in
19 cm8 in