Thimphu weather in January (Bhutan)

How does the weather in Thimphu usually fare in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Thimphu includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -5°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Thimphu in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 1 day will see snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Where to go in Bhutan in January

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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