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Chukha, Bhutan

Daphu

Daphu is a village in Chukha, Bhutan, 914 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,666. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
Population1,666
Local time23:10
26.97° N, 89.38° EElevation 914 mUTC+6 · Bhutan Time
The year in Daphuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low23° / 16°
Rain this month142mm
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

Best: Feb · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Daphu at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in June

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

1,122 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

15 mm of rain

Weather in Daphu

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 67%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°11°
Fri23 Oct23°10°
Sat24 Oct23°9°
Sun25 Oct23°10°
Mon26 Oct24°10°
Tue27 Oct26°10°
Wed28 Oct26°11°
Thu29 Oct20°17°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct22°17°11.7 mm
Sat31 Oct18°16°54.7 mm

When to go to Daphu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score889381676554464756759798
High16°18°21°24°24°25°25°25°24°23°21°18°
Low9°10°13°15°17°20°20°20°19°16°12°10°
Rain (mm)2445751823587551,1227255731422215
Wet days1381925263029241011

What's on in Daphu

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

Outdoors around Daphu

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Jaigaon View PointViewpoints
0.3 km

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Daphu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Daphu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 148 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 78 km
5.7Ura 24 km ↙1950 · 145 km
5.6Bijni 40 km ←1960 · 105 km

Daphu from above

Getting to Daphu

Paro International AirportPBH
49 km
Bagdogra AirportIXB
109 km
Saidpur AirportSPD
142 km

Places near Daphu

Places with a climate like Daphu

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Daphu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Daphu.
What is the hottest month in Daphu?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Daphu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Daphu?
July is the wettest month with about 1,122 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.