Bhutan Weather Forecast
Bhutan weather: 68°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Bhutan is a country in Asia. Bhutan is a country in Asia with its capital at Thimphu. It has a population of about 790.000. The capital is Thimphu.
Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Bhutan with light drizzle. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 60°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Bhutan is June, November and December. The climate is temperate. February, March and April tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 263 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kangchenjunga, Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park and Sagarmatha National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 3.2°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Bhutan today at 9.6/10. Visibility is down to 0,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Bhutan
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Weather in Bhutan right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:09 AM, Aug 6 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Bhutan
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 69° / 60° | 100% · 2,1 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 58° | 100% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 59° | 100% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 73° / 60° | 100% · 1,2 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌧️ Showers | 75° / 61° | 98% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 59° | 99% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 60° | 94% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 62° | 100% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 78° / 61° | 95% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 76° / 61° | 100% · 1,4 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 62° | 100% · 0,7 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 75° / 60° | 100% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 61° | 100% · 1,0 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 59° | 100% · 0,9 in | 2 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 58° | 98% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 57° | 100% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 9 |
Climate in Bhutan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 35° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 53° | 36° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 60° | 42° | 8,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 47° | 9,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 67° | 51° | 13,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 71° | 57° | 20,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 74° | 60° | 16,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 72° | 59° | 22,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 71° | 56° | 14,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 65° | 50° | 9,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 60° | 43° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 57° | 37° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Bhutan
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Air quality and pollen in Bhutan
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Bhutan
Go in June, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, March and April - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bhutan?
Bhutan is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 27.4728, 89.639. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Bhutan right now?
It is currently 68°F (20°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bhutan?
June, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Bhutan, which has a temperate climate. February, March and April are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Bhutan in?
Bhutan observes Asia/Thimphu (UTC+06:00). The local time is 1:09 AM.
How many people live in Bhutan?
Bhutan has a population of approximately 790.000.
What is the nearest airport to Bhutan?
The closest airports are Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 263 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Bhutan?
Popular options include Kangchenjunga, Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park and Sagarmatha National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
