Thimphu, Bhutan Weather
Thimphu hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 64°F (18°C) is about 7°F (4°C) below the typical July high of 71°F (22°C).
Current conditions in detail
Thimphu weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Thimphu looks light rain shower, with a high of 64° and an overnight low of 54°. There is a 92% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).
Thimphu 14-day forecast
About the weather in Thimphu
Located in Bhutan, Thimphu experiences a oceanic climate with mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Afternoon temperatures peak near 71°F (22°C) in July and dip to about 49°F (9°C) in January, with around 132.3 inches (3360 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Thimphu weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 71°F (22°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 49°F (9°C)
- Record high: 80°F (26°C) · Record low: 8°F (-13°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (31 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (10.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 32 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 71°F (22°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows around 30°F (-1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 80°F (26°C) and dropped as low as 8°F (-13°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 24.9 inches (633 mm) of rain over 31 days, while January is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.4 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 32 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Thimphu stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 81 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Thimphu is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 90 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Thimphu is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 49°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 70 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Thimphu is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 51°F (11°C) and nights around 33°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 50 days across the season, plus around 26 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Thimphu by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 30° | 16 | 3.2 in | 9.2 h/day | 72% |
| February | 51° | 34° | 20 | 5.0 in | 9.1 h/day | 79% |
| March | 57° | 39° | 26 | 7.6 in | 10.0 h/day | 81% |
| April | 63° | 45° | 26 | 8.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 82% |
| May | 66° | 50° | 29 | 13.0 in | 10.1 h/day | 86% |
| June | 70° | 56° | 29 | 19.5 in | 8.8 h/day | 90% |
| July | 71° | 59° | 31 | 24.9 in | 7.0 h/day | 92% |
| August | 71° | 59° | 30 | 20.1 in | 7.8 h/day | 89% |
| September | 69° | 56° | 29 | 15.1 in | 8.6 h/day | 90% |
| October | 64° | 49° | 24 | 8.2 in | 9.5 h/day | 84% |
| November | 59° | 42° | 17 | 4.1 in | 9.6 h/day | 79% |
| December | 53° | 36° | 15 | 3.2 in | 9.1 h/day | 75% |