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:

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 Thimphu

Thimphu enjoys a subtropical highland climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Thimphu 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. 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.

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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, February and March.
  • Low season in Thimphu
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, June, July, August and November.
  • High season in Thimphu
    The number of visitors to Thimphu is high in: December.
  • Peak season in Thimphu
    The largest number of tourists visiting Thimphu is during: May, September and 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, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Thimphu. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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