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Chukha, Bhutan

Phuentsholing

Phuentsholing is a locality in Chukha, Bhutan, 314 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now24°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time22:15
26.87° N, 89.38° EElevation 314 mUTC+6 · Bhutan Time
The year in Phuentsholingweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low28° / 20°
Rain this month141mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Phuentsholing at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in April

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

1,117 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

14 mm of rain

How Phuentsholing has grown

People living in the built-up area (3 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

-3%79k in 1975 → 77k in 2025
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Weather in Phuentsholing

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°22°
Fri23 Oct30°23°
Sat24 Oct29°22°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct31°20°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct27°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°23°8.3 mm
Sat31 Oct25°22°99.1 mm

When to go to Phuentsholing

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score979471495039323142649599
High21°23°27°29°29°29°29°29°29°28°26°23°
Low14°15°18°20°22°24°25°25°24°20°17°15°
Rain (mm)2134581573567751,1177245821411814
Wet days1381925263029241011

What's on in Phuentsholing

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 Phuentsholing

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phuentsholing

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 86 km
5.7Ura 24 km ↙1950 · 147 km
5.6Bijni 40 km ←1960 · 100 km
5.6Punakha 13 km ←2026 · 85 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phuentsholing?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phuentsholing.
What is the hottest month in Phuentsholing?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Phuentsholing?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phuentsholing?
July is the wettest month with about 1,117 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.