Thimphu in December
4.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 9°C. Very wet: about 17 rainy days.
9°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
17Rainy days (59 mm)
10:16 hDaylight
06:49Sunrise · 17:06 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 9°C
- Very wet: about 17 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.5 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -4°C | 66 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | 8°C | -2°C | 95 mm | 21 | – | – | 3.8 |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 152 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.3 |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 159 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 17°C | 8°C | 236 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.4 |
| June | 19°C | 12°C | 384 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.6 |
| July | 19°C | 13°C | 479 mm | 31 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 19°C | 12°C | 348 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.6 |
| September | 18°C | 10°C | 254 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.5 |
| October | 16°C | 5°C | 139 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.1 |
| November | 12°C | 1°C | 72 mm | 19 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | 9°C | -2°C | 59 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Thimphu in December?
Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Thimphu?
The best months are June, July, August, September.