When is the best time to go to Punakha?

When is the best time to go to Punakha? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best month for good weather in Punakha 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 Punakha

For full information about the climate and weather in Punakha a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 31°F/45°F
0.8in
February 32°F/49°F
1.5in
March 38°F/52°F
3.3in
April 43°F/58°F
5in
May 50°F/61°F
8.6in
June 56°F/65°F
10.6in
July 56°F/65°F
17in
August 56°F/67°F
14.2in
September 52°F/65°F
9.6in
October 45°F/59°F
4.3in
November 40°F/54°F
1in
December 34°F/49°F
0.6in


Weather and climate in Punakha

Punakha enjoys a monsoon-influenced subarctic climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Punakha is 58°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 67°F in august). Annual rainfall is 76.2in, with a minimum of 0.6in in december and a maximum of 17in in july.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 52°F and, in march, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of april the climate is unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and it rains about 5in each month.
  • In may the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 56°F and you can expect to have 8.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From june to august the climate is very bad. the thermometer goes up to 67°F°C and, in august, 19 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of september the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 65°F and it rains about 47% of the time in september.
  • Between october and november the climate is unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 40°F and, in november, 1 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is the worst possible. It is for example 49°F as maximum temperature in december and you can expect to have 0.6in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Punakha

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Punakha: 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 Punakha

Find out when Punakha 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 Punakha

  • Very low season in Punakha
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and July.
  • Low season in Punakha
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, June and August.
  • High season in Punakha
    The number of visitors to Punakha is high in: September and November.
  • Peak season in Punakha
    The largest number of tourists visiting Punakha is during: May, October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Punakha month by month



Best time for low prices in Punakha

Average prices of hotels in Punakha month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Punakha. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, November is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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