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Damthang

Damthang is a locality in Haa, Bhutan, 2,854 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time09:15
27.42° N, 89.35° EElevation 2,854 mUTC+6 · Bhutan Time
The year in Damthangweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low14° / 5°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Damthang at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

271 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

8 mm of rain

Weather in Damthang

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Sunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 29%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct16°1°
Mon26 Oct17°2°
Tue27 Oct17°5°
Wed28 Oct17°6°
Thu29 Oct16°7°1 mm
Fri30 Oct12°9°9.9 mm
Sat31 Oct9°8°27.8 mm
Sun1 Nov17°0°2 mm
Mon2 Nov17°3°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov16°4°2 mm

When to go to Damthang

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555140405150444547606256
High7°7°10°13°16°18°18°18°17°14°11°9°
Low-5°-4°0°3°6°10°11°11°9°5°1°-2°
Rain (mm)12213157841692711961416098
Wet days138141924292922811

What's on in Damthang

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Bhutan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Damthang

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Damthang

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 123 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 59 km
5.9Yuksom 38 km ←1965 · 149 km
5.7Ura 24 km ↙1950 · 147 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Damthang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Damthang.
What is the hottest month in Damthang?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Damthang?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Damthang?
July is the wettest month with about 271 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.