Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan, blending tradition and modernity.
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Overview
Attractions include the National Memorial Chorten, the Buddha Dordenma statue, and Tashichho Dzong. Museums like the National Folk Heritage Museum are also present.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Thimphu.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14⛈️22°C17°C100%19.6 mm
- WedJul 15⛈️25°C16°C99%28.4 mm
- ThuJul 16⛈️24°C16°C100%23.4 mm
- FriJul 17⛈️23°C16°C100%32.7 mm
- SatJul 18🌧️23°C17°C100%49.7 mm
- SunJul 19⛈️23°C17°C100%34.5 mm
- MonJul 20🌧️19°C17°C100%40.6 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation1444 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | -3°C | 22 mm |
| Feb | 14°C | 1°C | 33 mm |
| Mar | 16°C | 4°C | 31 mm |
| Apr | 20°C | 7°C | 58 mm |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 122 mm |
| Jun | 24°C | 15°C | 246 mm |
| Jul | 25°C | 15°C | 373 mm |
| Aug | 25°C | 16°C | 345 mm |
| Sep | 23°C | 15°C | 155 mm |
| Oct | 22°C | 10°C | 38 mm |
| Nov | 18°C | 5°C | 8 mm |
| Dec | 15°C | -1°C | 13 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jul 19, 2025
Cost of living
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Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficLowSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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