Weather radar Thimphu
Real-time precipitation radar · Thimphu · Bhutan
Thimphu climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Thimphu shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 12° | 12° | 15.7° | 19.2° | 21° | 23.1° | 24° | 23.8° | 23.6° | 20.6° | 17.5° | 14.7° |
| Avg low (°C) | 1.8° | 2.6° | 5.7° | 8.8° | 12.1° | 16° | 17.3° | 17.2° | 15.4° | 11° | 5.8° | 3.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 58 | 108 | 164 | 162 | 261 | 442 | 374 | 378 | 228 | 196 | 52 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 17 |
| Sunshine hours | 291 | 267 | 312 | 324 | 309 | 234 | 196 | 198 | 246 | 273 | 287 | 285 |
| Humidity | 81% | 84% | 85% | 81% | 84% | 86% | 87% | 87% | 85% | 83% | 81% | 82% |
Best time to visit Thimphu
The best time to visit Thimphu is typically November. In this month the average high is 17.5°C, precipitation is 52 mm and sunshine duration is 287 hours. The annual average high is 18.9°C, total annual precipitation is 2480 mm (300 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3222 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Thimphu
How up to date is the weather radar for Thimphu?
The weather radar for Thimphu is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Thimphu?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Thimphu: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Thimphu?
The thunderstorm potential for Thimphu is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Thimphu.
What is the climate like in Thimphu?
Thimphu has an annual average high of 18.9°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 24°C), the coldest January (avg low 1.8°C). The wettest month is June with 442 mm, the driest November with 52 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2480 mm (300 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3222 hours.
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