Punākha Climate by Month
Punākha experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Punākha is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August to a chilly 7°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -4°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Punākha has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3274 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Punākha, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 558 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 120 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Punākha in Bhutan
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 558 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 120 mm of precipitation.
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