Thimphu weather
At 12:30 AM local time it was fog and 10°C (51°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Oct–Jan. Thimphu sits 2307 m (7,569 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Thimphu, Thimphu District, Bhutan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Oct–JanOff season Jul
About Thimphu weather
Is it raining in Thimphu right now?
No. It’s fog and 10° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Thimphu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–21° and lows of 6–9°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Thimphu lately?
In the past 7 days, Thimphu had 3 rainy days and 26.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Thimphu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Thimphu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Thimphu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Thimphu is Apr–Jun, Oct–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (40°F) in January to 17°C (62°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Thimphu?
July is the wettest month, with about 259 mm (10.2 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Thimphu?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (40°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does Thimphu have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months