Thimphu weather in August (Bhutan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Thimphu in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Thimphu usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Thimphu in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 376 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

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 Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 376 mm  

Rainy days 20 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 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.

Camping

6/10

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