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Wangdi Phodrang, Bhutan

Wangdue Phodrang

Wangdue Phodrang is a small town in Wangdi Phodrang, Bhutan, 1,273 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,714 (2005). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now15°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population6,714
Local time20:39
27.49° N, 89.90° EElevation 1,273 mUTC+6 · Bhutan Time
The year in Wangdue Phodrangweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low23° / 14°
Rain this month59mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Wangdue Phodrang at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in June

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

255 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

17 mm of rain

Weather in Wangdue Phodrang

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 67%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct26°13°
Fri23 Oct25°11°
Sat24 Oct24°10°
Sun25 Oct25°9°
Mon26 Oct26°10°
Tue27 Oct28°12°
Wed28 Oct27°13°
Thu29 Oct17°16°6.4 mm
Fri30 Oct20°16°10.8 mm
Sat31 Oct17°15°29.4 mm

When to go to Wangdue Phodrang

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score888878656559535460799898
High17°17°21°24°25°25°24°25°24°23°21°18°
Low8°9°11°13°15°17°18°18°17°14°12°10°
Rain (mm)2646425378157255172128592117
Wet days138172125292822911

What's on in Wangdue Phodrang

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

Outdoors around Wangdue Phodrang

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

Viewpoint on Wangdue Phodrang DzongViewpoints
1.2 km
Ka-tay ThangCamp sites
9.3 km
DzongpoeCamp sites
10 km

Nature around Wangdue Phodrang

Nature in Bhutan

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Wangdue Phodrang

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Wangdue Phodrang

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 114 km
5.7Ura 24 km ↙1950 · 95 km
5.6Bijni 40 km ←1960 · 118 km
5.6Punakha 13 km ←2026 · 17 km

Wangdue Phodrang from above

Getting to Wangdue Phodrang

Paro International AirportPBH
48 km
Bagdogra AirportIXB
179 km
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air BaseRKZ
216 km

Places near Wangdue Phodrang

Places with a climate like Wangdue Phodrang

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wangdue Phodrang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wangdue Phodrang.
What is the hottest month in Wangdue Phodrang?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Wangdue Phodrang?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wangdue Phodrang?
July is the wettest month with about 255 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.