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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 51/100

Thimphu in August

Fair · 51/100
High / low20° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation148 mm28 wet days
Cloud cover69%monthly average
27.47° N, 89.64° EElevation 2,320 mUTC+6 · Bhutan Time
When to goThimphu · weather score
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Best timeOct–Dec
August: high / low20° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Thimphu averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 148 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 wet days, with average cloud cover near 69%.

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

August scores 51/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Thimphu. For the most comfortable weather, consider October, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 18:41 local time, giving 13 h 08 min of daylight. Days shorten by 41 minutes over the month.

Why 51/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%35%

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 Thimphu this month

Punakha
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Punakha

Punakha · 27 km NE
24°Aug high
27wet days
53score
Punakha
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Bhutan's best in August

Where to go in August
Punakha
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Punakha

Punakha
24°Aug high
27wet days
53score
Punakha
Phuntsholing
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Phuntsholing

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

Thimphu in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Thimphu?

August scores 51/100 for Thimphu, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 20°C with 28 wet days.

How warm is Thimphu in August?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 13°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Thimphu in August?

Thimphu receives about 148 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 28 days.