Punākha weather in August (Bhutan)

What's the typical weather in Punākha for August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of August in Punākha typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of summer. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Punākha in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 439 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punākha climate page with graphs.

 

Punākha, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 439 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Bhutan in August

Find out more about the weather in Bhutan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Punākha, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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