Bhutan

Bhutan Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bhutan in July.

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Thimphu Paro Punākha Wangdiphodrang

Considering a trip to Bhutan this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Bhutan in July

Bhutan has a wide variety of climate types. During July, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Drugyel Dzong at 16°C (61°F) to warm in Thimphu at 27°C (81°F). At night it cools down to 17°C (63°F) in Thimphu and 9°C (48°F) in Drugyel Dzong.

To explore the conditions in Bhutan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Thimphu with an average of 154 mm (6.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Wangdiphodrang with 648 mm (26 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Thimphu receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

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January15°C (59°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April23°C (73°F) May25°C (77°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October24°C (75°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bhutan in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bhutan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bhutan

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Bhutan?

Temperature range in Bhutan (July)

Precipitation variation in Bhutan (July)

Thimphu

In July Thimphu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Thimphu →

Drugyel Dzong

In July Drugyel Dzong generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
406 mm (16 in)
540 mm (21 in)
404 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Drugyel Dzong →

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Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bhutan in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Thimphu 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Paro 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 599 mm (24 in)
Punākha 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 558 mm (22 in)
Wangdiphodrang 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 648 mm (26 in)
Drugyel Dzong 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 540 mm (21 in)

Bhutan weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bhutan in July?

July in Bhutan brings pleasant weather. In Thimphu, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Bhutan in July?

Daytime temperatures in Thimphu peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in July, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does Bhutan get a lot of rain in July?

Yes, July tends to be a wetter month in Bhutan. Average rainfall in Thimphu sits around 154 mm (6.1 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit Bhutan?

In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Bhutan with often poor weather in Thimphu.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Thimphu.

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