Punākha
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Punākha month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Punākha are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and July the wettest (about 466 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6 | 3.6 | 41 | 8.9 |
| February | 17.6 | 6.0 | 50 | 8.3 |
| March | 20.8 | 9.1 | 78 | 9.2 |
| April | 23.8 | 13.2 | 57 | 10.2 |
| May | 25.1 | 16.1 | 125 | 9.8 |
| June | 27.4 | 19.3 | 248 | 9.2 |
| July | 27.4 | 20.7 | 466 | 7.5 |
| August | 27.8 | 20.6 | 353 | 8.3 |
| September | 26.7 | 19.4 | 258 | 8.8 |
| October | 23.9 | 14.8 | 96 | 9.3 |
| November | 20.8 | 9.3 | 12 | 9.5 |
| December | 18.5 | 5.4 | 17 | 9.2 |
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01 · OverviewPunākha, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Punākha took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Punākha
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Punākha
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Punākha
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Punākha
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Punākha
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Punākha
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punākha
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01 · Q&AWhere is Punākha located and what are its coordinates?
Punākha is situated in Bhutan at geographic coordinates 27.5914, 89.8774 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Punākha?
Punākha has a recorded population of approximately 21,500 and observes the Asia/Thimphu time zone (BTN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Punākha?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Punākha include dz, and the circulating currency is BTN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Punākha?
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