What’s the climate like in Bhutan?
The current climate of Bhutan features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -11°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bhutan in recent years was 33°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2020.
On average, Bhutan gets 1835 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 54 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Bhutan is based on weather data from Thimphu. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Bhutan for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Bhutan?
The best time to visit Bhutan for pleasant to warm weather is November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Bhutan.
Climate Table of Bhutan
The climate table of Bhutan shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, 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) | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -11 | -6 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | -6 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 30 | 50 | 102 | 173 | 249 | 391 | 284 | 209 | 156 | 129 | 21 | 41 |
| Snow (cm) | 12 | 21 | 8,5 | 1,5 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 2,9 | 7,1 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 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: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in June
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1835 mm per year, averaging 153 mm per month
- Snowfall: 54 cm per year
- Driest months: 21 mm in November, 30 mm in January and 41 mm in December
- Wettest months: 391 mm in June, 284 mm in July and 249 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bhutan
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in 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 Bhutan
This graph shows how much precipitation 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 Snowfall per Month in Bhutan
This graph shows how much snow Bhutan gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bhutan
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bhutan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bhutan
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in 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 Bhutan
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in 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.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bhutan
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bhutan over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bhutan by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bhutan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
