Climate normals · 1970–2000
Thimphu Climate
Thimphu is a city in Bhutan (20) with a population of about 98,676. Its average annual temperature is 11°C (52°F), with roughly 1030 mm of rain per year.
11°C
Avg Temp
1030
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Thimphu Climate
Thimphu has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F) and receives about 1030 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11°C
Avg Temp
1030
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 10 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 18 mm |
| March | 8° / 47° | 33 mm |
| April | 11° / 52° | 71 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 81 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 153 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 243 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 210 mm |
| September | 16° / 60° | 134 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 61 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 9 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 7 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Thimphu
The most comfortable months to visit Thimphu are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 22°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Thimphu are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Thimphu, Bhutan has an average annual temperature of 11°C and about 1030 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Thimphu average about 22°C (71°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.