Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Bhutan in January
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
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
January10°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January8mm average rain
January is one of Bhutan's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
January7.5 hours average sun
January is one of Bhutan's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January 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
January51 weather score
January scores above Bhutan's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
