When to go · Thimphu
Thimphu in July
Avoid month. Heavy rain; road closures.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 24°C75°F / 15°C59°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 21
- Crowds
- Low
- Bhutan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bhutan overall
Verdict
AvoidVoykit month rating for Thimphu
Heavy rain; road closures.
Weather in July
- ThimphuHighs around 24 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 21 daysHighs around 75 °F, lows around 59 °F, rain on about 21 days
- Western valleys, Bhutan · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haarainy
Punakha (1,200 m) stays mild in winter while Thimphu (2,300 m) drops below freezing at night; October–November gives the clearest Himalayan views.
Monsoon season
Green valleys and few visitors; sharp afternoon showers.
Watch: Landslides, flight delays and hidden views.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bhutan overall
- Low
- Prices · Bhutan overall
- Low
Bhutan overall: Wettest month; roads blocked; Haa summer festival for the committed.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast