Monthly climate guide
Thimphu weather in January
January in Thimphu is typically cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (41°F) and night-time lows near -7°C (20°F). The month usually brings about 5 mm of rain (very dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Pack for frost — nights average -7°C in January.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 95% less rain than Thimphu's average.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Thimphu.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 12°C apart.
January is typically Thimphu's coolest month.
Avg high
5°C
41°F
Avg low
-7°C
20°F
Rainfall
5 mm
very dry
Humidity
69%
relative
Sky
55%
cloud · often cloudy
Thimphu weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 41°F | -7°C / 20°F | 5 mm | 69% | 55% |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | -5°C / 23°F | 15 mm | 68% | 59% |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | -3°C / 26°F | 40 mm | 72% | 66% |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 0°C / 32°F | 74 mm | 75% | 73% |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 4°C / 39°F | 132 mm | 80% | 77% |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 8°C / 47°F | 187 mm | 85% | 81% |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 9°C / 49°F | 289 mm | 90% | 86% |
| August | 16°C / 62°F | 9°C / 48°F | 228 mm | 89% | 84% |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 8°C / 46°F | 166 mm | 90% | 80% |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 38°F | 39 mm | 83% | 61% |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | -1°C / 30°F | 2 mm | 77% | 50% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | -4°C / 25°F | 3 mm | 69% | 49% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is January a good time to visit Thimphu?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Thimphu in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Thimphu?
January is cool in Thimphu, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Thimphu in January?
Average highs are about 5°C (41°F) and average lows about -7°C (20°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Thimphu in January?
Thimphu typically gets around 5 mm of rain in January — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Thimphu (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.