Thimphu Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Thimphu, Bhutan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Thimphu experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 618 mm (24 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Thimphu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 154 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation during the wettest month July, distributed over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Thimphu Temperature page.

Thimphu's average annual precipitation is 618 mm (24 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Thimphu's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Thimphu Climate page.