Best time to go to Thimphu Average weather of Thimphu, Bhutan
When is the best time to go to Thimphu?
When is the best time to go to Thimphu? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best month for good weather in Thimphu is May
- On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
- January is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are July and August
Annual weather in Thimphu
For full information about the climate and weather in Thimphu a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F/45°F | very bad weather | Thimphu in january | ||
| February | 32°F/49°F | very bad weather | Thimphu in february | ||
| March | 38°F/52°F | very bad weather | Thimphu in march | ||
| April | 43°F/58°F | tolerable weather | Thimphu in april | ||
| May | 50°F/61°F | good weather | Thimphu in may | ||
| June | 56°F/65°F | tolerable weather | Thimphu in june | ||
| July | 56°F/65°F | bad weather | Thimphu in july | ||
| August | 56°F/67°F | tolerable weather | Thimphu in august | ||
| September | 52°F/65°F | tolerable weather | Thimphu in september | ||
| October | 45°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Thimphu in october | ||
| November | 40°F/54°F | very bad weather | Thimphu in november | ||
| December | 34°F/49°F | very bad weather | Thimphu in december |
Weather and climate in Thimphu
- Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 38°F and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In april the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 58°F°C and it rains about 30% of the time in april.
- From may to september the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and you can expect to have 9.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between october and november the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 54°F and, in november, 1 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 34°F and, in december, 1 days of rain are expected.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Thimphu
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Thimphu: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Thimphu
Find out when Thimphu has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Thimphu
- Very low season in Thimphu
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February. - Low season in Thimphu
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, June, July, August and November. - High season in Thimphu
The number of visitors to Thimphu is high in: May, September and December. - Peak season in Thimphu
The largest number of tourists visiting Thimphu is during: October.
Figure: Visitor index for Thimphu month by month
Best time for low prices in Thimphu
Average prices of hotels in Thimphu month by month
Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Thimphu. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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