Thimphu Weather in August
Bhutan · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low16°C (61°F)
Rainfall231 mm (9.1 in)
RatingFair 5/10
In August, Thimphu has average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). August is summer in Bhutan. The month is very wet, with about 231 mm (9.1 in) of rain spread over 29 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 13 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Thimphu?
August is a fair time to visit Thimphu (5/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in October and November.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (61°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (67°F) |
| Rainfall | 231 mm (9.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 29 |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Cloud cover | 85% |
| Daylight | 13 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.8 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with 48 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Thimphu in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Thimphu weather in other months
Jan13°C / 1°C4 mmGoodFeb14°C / 2°C13 mmExcellentMar17°C / 4°C41 mmExcellentApr20°C / 7°C70 mmGoodMay22°C / 11°C126 mmFairJun24°C / 16°C203 mmPoorJul24°C / 17°C279 mmPoorAug24°C / 16°C231 mmFairSep23°C / 15°C163 mmFairOct20°C / 11°C58 mmExcellentNov17°C / 7°C3 mmExcellentDec15°C / 3°C3 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit ThimphuSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Astana25°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Baku29°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Sanaa29°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Istanbul30°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Ulan Bator23°C · 73 mm · Excellent
- Bali28°C · 27 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Rangpur32°C · 347 mm
- Sylhet31°C · 648 mm
- Gazipur31°C · 374 mm
- Dhaka31°C · 414 mm
- Kathmandu26°C · 275 mm
- Patna33°C · 239 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.