February · Bhutan
Best time to visit Thimphu in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Thimphu in February
Average temperature -1°C, 19 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Thimphu scores 6.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Thimphu mixes a giant Buddha, dzong architecture and Bhutan's only capital-city pace.
February in Thimphu — middling scores, decent value
February averages -1°C (29°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 19 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.
It scores 6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Thimphu in February?
- In February, Thimphu averages -1°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Thimphu?
- February earns a 6.0/10 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 February?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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