August · Bhutan
Best time to visit Thimphu in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Thimphu in August
Average temperature 13°C, 277 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 277 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Thimphu scores 5.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 277 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Thimphu mixes a giant Buddha, dzong architecture and Bhutan's only capital-city pace.
August in Thimphu: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 277 mm: only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 7.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Thimphu in August?
- In August, Thimphu averages 13°C, 277 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Thimphu?
- August earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Thimphu in August?
- Expect about 277 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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