What’s the climate like in Bumthang?
The current climate of Bumthang features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bumthang in recent years was 41°C in April 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in December 2023.
On average, Bumthang receives 2791 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Bumthang?
The best time to visit Bumthang for sunny weather is January through March, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bumthang. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Bumthang
The climate table of Bumthang shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 37 | 109 | 353 | 256 | 675 | 460 | 477 | 221 | 160 | 9,7 | 6,3 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in June, July and August
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 2791 mm per year, averaging 233 mm per month
- Driest months: 6,3 mm in December, 9,7 mm in November and 27 mm in January
- Wettest months: 675 mm in June, 477 mm in August and 460 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Bumthang
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bumthang, Bhutan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bumthang
This graph shows how much precipitation Bumthang, Bhutan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bumthang
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bumthang, Bhutan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bumthang
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bumthang, Bhutan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bumthang
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bumthang, Bhutan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bumthang by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bumthang. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
