Weather in August in Bhutan
Planning a getaway to Bhutan this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Bhutan in August?
August in Bhutan generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with heavy precipitation. In August, it is summer.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Paro at 18°C to pleasant in Wangdiphodrang at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Wangdiphodrang and 10°C in Paro. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Bhutan.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Thimphu with an average of 376 mm to heavy rainfall in Wangdiphodrang with 496 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bhutan in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Bhutan climate page.
Where to go in Bhutan in August
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Bhutan?
Thimphu
In August Thimphu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Bhutan?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Bhutan due to the typically poor weather in Thimphu.
On average, the best time to visit Bhutan is in April, October and November with generally unpleasant weather in Thimphu.
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