Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Bhutan in August
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 350mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
350mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 350mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bhutan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August20°C average high
August is one of Bhutan's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August350mm average rain
August is wetter than Bhutan's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.9 hours average sun
August is one of Bhutan's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August0°C average sea
August is close to Bhutan's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
August28 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
