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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 moderate temperatures and almost no snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -1°C.

Precipitation

Thimphu in December usually receives almost no snow/rainfall, averaging around 4 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 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. March, April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, July, August and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bhutan, check out our Thimphu's climate page.

Thimphu, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 1%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy 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.

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In December generally
poor weather
with moderate temperatures
and almost no monthly snow/rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bhutan, check out our Thimphu's climate page.

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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