Climate guide for Thimphu, Bhutan

Thimphu in July

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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July · Bhutan

Best time to visit Thimphu in July Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Thimphu in July

Average temperature 13°C, 316 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

July score

5.7/10

Ranked #9 of 12 months

Full year for Thimphu
Avg temp
13°C
Rainfall
316 mm
Humidity
90%
Days with 6h+ sun
16
Crowd Density
Moderate Crowds
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

July in Thimphu scores 5.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 316 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.

July in Thimphu: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

July averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

316 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Thimphu in July?
In July, Thimphu averages 13°C, 316 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
Is July a good time to visit Thimphu?
July 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 July?
Expect about 316 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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