Thimphu weather in December (Bhutan)

What kind of weather does December bring to Thimphu? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Thimphu includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C.

Precipitation

Thimphu in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 0 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Thimphu. April, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thimphu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Where to go in Bhutan in December

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Thimphu.

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