Thimphu Weather History
Bhutan · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Thimphu sits 3058km from the equator, 2334m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 26.7°C, set 1984-06-01, its record low -19.4°C, set 1978-01-12.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Thimphu
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Thimphu?
The highest temperature in this record for Thimphu is 26.7°C, measured on 1984-06-01. That is a recorded daily value from Thimphu's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Thimphu?
The lowest temperature in this record for Thimphu is -19.4°C, measured on 1978-01-12. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Thimphu get a year?
Thimphu averages 2575mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 294 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Thimphu?
On 2010-06-27, 137.8mm fell on Thimphu, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 5% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Thimphu get a year?
Thimphu averages 3421 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Thimphu?
Across the summer months Thimphu averages a daytime high near 21.2°C, while winter nights average 0.9°C. The seasons here are set from Thimphu's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Thimphu?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Thimphu is 16 km/h, on 2024-02-25. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
