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Donkar

Donkar is a locality in Lhuntse, Bhutan, 1,346 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time00:18
27.64° N, 91.22° EElevation 1,346 mUTC+6 · Bhutan Time
The year in Donkarweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low23° / 13°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Donkar at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

304 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

20 mm of rain

Weather in Donkar

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct26°12°
Sun25 Oct27°11°
Mon26 Oct28°12°
Tue27 Oct29°11°
Wed28 Oct29°14°
Thu29 Oct23°18°2 mm
Fri30 Oct27°20°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct20°18°20.1 mm
Sun1 Nov27°14°3.4 mm

When to go to Donkar

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score838183706257525458839896
High15°16°19°22°24°25°25°25°24°23°20°17°
Low3°6°8°11°14°17°19°18°17°13°9°6°
Rain (mm)3167901481782263042431881082320
Wet days125101520272417610

What's on in Donkar

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 Donkar

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Donkar

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Trashigang 38 km ↑1954 · 38 km
6.1Trashigang 12 km ←2009 · 40 km
5.8Bhangtar 11 km ↑2006 · 94 km
5.8Trashigang 35 km →1967 · 75 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Donkar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Donkar.
What is the hottest month in Donkar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Donkar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Donkar?
July is the wettest month with about 304 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.