Thimphu
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Thimphu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Thimphu are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 15–18°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and July the wettest (about 651 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6 | -1.0 | 84 | 9.2 |
| February | 10.7 | 1.0 | 137 | 8.9 |
| March | 14.2 | 3.8 | 201 | 9.9 |
| April | 17.4 | 7.2 | 217 | 10.3 |
| May | 18.8 | 10.2 | 345 | 9.9 |
| June | 21.2 | 13.6 | 522 | 9.0 |
| July | 21.8 | 15.1 | 651 | 7.4 |
| August | 22.1 | 14.7 | 512 | 8.2 |
| September | 20.9 | 13.3 | 398 | 8.8 |
| October | 18.0 | 9.2 | 224 | 9.4 |
| November | 15.1 | 5.3 | 107 | 9.5 |
| December | 12.5 | 1.8 | 77 | 9.1 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1960
Before 1960, Thimphu consisted of a group of hamlets scattered across the valley including Motithang, Changangkha, Changlimithang, Langchupakha, and Taba, some of which constitute districts of the city today (see below for district details).
- Documented history · 1885
In 1885, a battle was held at what is now the Changlimithang sports ground in Thimphu.
- Documented history · 1974
The modern Changlimithang Stadium was built on the site in 1974.
- Documented history · 1952
Reforms continued and in 1952 the decision was made to shift the capital from the ancient capital of Punakha to Thimphu.
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01 · OverviewThimphu, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Thimphu took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Thimphu
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Thimphu
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Thimphu
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Thimphu
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Thimphu
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Thimphu
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thimphu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Thimphu located and what are its coordinates?
Thimphu is situated in Bhutan at geographic coordinates 27.4661, 89.6419 with an elevation of 2320 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Thimphu?
Thimphu has a recorded population of approximately 98,676 and observes the Asia/Thimphu time zone (BTN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Thimphu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Thimphu include dz, and the circulating currency is BTN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Thimphu?
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