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Bhutan's national averages run from 8 °C in January to 20 °C in August, with rainfall between 39 mm in December and 672 mm in July and 2.1–6.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and November. Its 20 regions span 3–24 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Thimphu
- Area
- 39,811 km²
Best months to visit
When Bhutan shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | -3.6 | -7.8 | 12.3 |
| February | 8.6 | -1.7 | -6.1 | 12.1 |
| March | 11.3 | 1.4 | -2.2 | 14.9 |
| April | 14.0 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 16.7 |
| May | 16.0 | 8.4 | 4.9 | 19.0 |
| June | 18.5 | 12.4 | 9.6 | 21.0 |
| July | 19.2 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 21.9 |
| August | 19.7 | 13.4 | 11.9 | 21.7 |
| September | 18.7 | 12.0 | 9.9 | 21.4 |
| October | 16.1 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 19.8 |
| November | 13.1 | 1.9 | -1.0 | 15.9 |
| December | 10.1 | -1.0 | -6.2 | 13.6 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 60 |
| February | 106 |
| March | 173 |
| April | 211 |
| May | 321 |
| June | 584 |
| July | 672 |
| August | 502 |
| September | 390 |
| October | 188 |
| November | 44 |
| December | 40 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.6 |
| February | 6.1 |
| March | 6.2 |
| April | 5.9 |
| May | 4.8 |
| June | 3.1 |
| July | 2.1 |
| August | 2.9 |
| September | 3.5 |
| October | 5.5 |
| November | 6.4 |
| December | 6.3 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.7 |
| February | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| March | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.8 |
| April | 4.1 | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| May | 3.9 | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| June | 3.6 | 2.9 | 4.4 |
| July | 3.4 | 2.7 | 4.1 |
| August | 3.5 | 2.8 | 4.1 |
| September | 3.4 | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| October | 3.8 | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| November | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| December | 3.8 | 3.3 | 4.6 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Bhutan
Everything below runs to a calendar rather than standing open — 2 things, each with its own window.
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20 regions
Bhutan, taken apart
- Bumthang1–15 °C yr
- Chukha14–24 °C yr
- Dagana13–24 °C yr
- Gasa-5–11 °C yr
- Geylegphug18–27 °C yr
- Haa5–17 °C yr
- Lhuntse2–17 °C yr
- Mongar13–23 °C yr
- Paro4–16 °C yr
- Pemagatshel17–27 °C yr
- Punakha5–19 °C yr
- Samdrup Jongkhar17–27 °C yr
- Samtse14–25 °C yr
- Thimphu4–17 °C yr
- Trashigang11–21 °C yr
- Trashiyangtse5–18 °C yr
- Trongsa7–19 °C yr
- Tsirang15–25 °C yr
- Wangdue Phodrang5–18 °C yr
- Zhemgang15–25 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Bhutan
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Bhutan, in order
- JanJanuary7.6°C · 60 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 8 °C with 60 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 8 °C with 60 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary8.6°C · 106 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 9 °C with 106 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 9 °C with 106 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch11.3°C · 173 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 11 °C with 173 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 11 °C with 173 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril14.0°C · 211 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 14 °C with 211 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 14 °C with 211 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay16.0°C · 321 mm · 4.8 hr/day
Around 16 °C with 321 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 16 °C with 321 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune18.5°C · 584 mm · 3.1 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 584 mm of rain and 3.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 584 mm of rain and 3.1 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly19.2°C · 672 mm · 2.1 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 672 mm of rain and 2.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 672 mm of rain and 2.1 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust19.7°C · 502 mm · 2.9 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 502 mm of rain and 2.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 502 mm of rain and 2.9 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember18.7°C · 390 mm · 3.5 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 390 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 390 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober16.1°C · 188 mm · 5.5 hr/day
Around 16 °C with 188 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 16 °C with 188 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember13.1°C · 44 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 13 °C with 44 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 13 °C with 44 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember10.1°C · 40 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 39 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 39 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
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