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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 53/100

Punakha in August

Fair · 53/100
High / low24° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation166 mm27 wet days
Cloud cover64%monthly average
27.59° N, 89.88° EElevation 1,293 mUTC+6 · Bhutan Time
When to goPunakha · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53August
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
August: high / low24° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Punakha averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 166 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 64%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change.

August scores 53/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Punakha. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:32 and sets at 18:40 local time, giving 13 h 09 min of daylight. Days shorten by 42 minutes over the month.

Why 53/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%43%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Punakha this month

Thimphu
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Thimphu

Thimphu District · 27 km SW
20°Aug high
28wet days
51score
Thimphu
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Thimphu
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Thimphu

Thimphu District
20°Aug high
28wet days
51score
Thimphu
Phuntsholing
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Phuntsholing

Chukha
29°Aug high
29wet days
32score
Phuntsholing
·Questions

Punakha in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Punakha?

August scores 53/100 for Punakha, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 24°C with 27 wet days.

How warm is Punakha in August?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 17°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Punakha in August?

Punakha receives about 166 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 27 days.