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Thimphu weather in August (Bhutan)

Curious about the August weather in Thimphu? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Thimphu generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Thimphu in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 376 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Thimphu. April, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Thimphu, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 376 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  

Where to go in Bhutan in August

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

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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 Thimphu in August?

For visitors traveling to Thimphu, 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 in August.

Camping
6/10

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