About Bhutan
Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Eastern Himalayas, bordering China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and northwest and India to the south and southeast. With a population of over 800,000 (800,871) and a territory of 38,394 square kilometres (14,824 sq mi), Bhutan ranks 133rd in land area and 160th in population. It is a democratic constitutional monarchy with a king as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The Je Khenpo is the head of the state religion, Vajrayana Buddhism.
Climate in Thimphu
Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest October.
Monthly climate normals for Thimphu, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 4.1°C | -5.6°C | 25mm | 295h |
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| February | 4.9°C | -5.8°C | 35mm | 270h |
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| March | 8°C | -2°C | 57mm | 319h |
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| April | 9.7°C | 1.6°C | 128mm | 287h |
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| May | 13°C | 5.5°C | 210mm | 290h |
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| June | 16°C | 9.5°C | 324mm | 236h |
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| July | 16.4°C | 11.2°C | 496mm | 186h |
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| August | 17.8°C | 10.5°C | 307mm | 270h |
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| September | 15.9°C | 9.9°C | 304mm | 226h |
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| October | 14.7°C | 6.3°C | 49mm | 321h |
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| November | 9.8°C | -0.7°C | 11mm | 294h |
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| December | 7.4°C | -2.3°C | 9mm | 282h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small country in the Himalayas between Tibet and India. Besides the stunning natural scenery, the enduring image of the country for most visitors is the strong sense of culture and tradition that binds the kingdom and clearly distinguishes it from its larger neighbours. Bhutan is a bastion of Vajrayana Buddhism, and the profound teachings of this tradition remain well preserved and exert a strong influence in all aspects of life.
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