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Weather & Climate in Thimphu, Bhutan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thimphu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,612 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,612 ft (2,320 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4661°N, 89.6419°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 149 km | 50 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 38 km | 47 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 124 km | 30 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 18 km N of B?sugaon, India | M5.1 | 119 km | 26 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India | M4.9 | 146 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2007 | 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India | M4.9 | 140 km | 43 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 105 km | 40 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India | M4.8 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 4 km NNW of Namchi, India | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India | M4.7 | 98 km | 14 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 11 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 14 km NNW of Singtam, India | M4.7 | 118 km | 28 km |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 9 km SW of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan | M4.7 | 110 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Thimphu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 36°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (0.3").