August weather forecast
Bhutan

August is the tail end of the monsoon season in Bhutan, with rainfall beginning to subside towards the end of the month. The temperature during this month generally ranges between 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F) across the country.

In the cities of Thimphu and Paro, the temperature usually varies from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). While rainfall remains a common occurrence, the frequency and intensity of showers start to reduce compared to July.

In the high altitude regions like Haa and Trongsa, the temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). The rainfall in these areas continues to be less intense compared to the lower regions, and starts subsiding as the month progresses.

Punakha, located in the southern region, remains consistently warm with temperatures fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 35°C (95°F). The high humidity levels continue to make the weather feel warmer.

While August continues to see considerable precipitation, it is less than July, and by the end of the month, the heavy monsoon rains start to dissipate. Despite the persistent cloud cover, there are occasional clear days, offering glimpses of the mountain ranges. As the rain subsides, the landscapes remain lush and vibrant, and the conditions for outdoor activities and tourism start to improve.

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• Thimphu - August »
  Thimphu's temperature records reveal August as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 15.8°C (60.4°F). On the first day of August sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:50.
• Punakha - August »
  In Punakha during August, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation. In August, in Punakha the rain falls for 25.8 days.
• Jakar - August »
  In Jakar in August, during 25.8 rainfall days, 168mm (6.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Jakar's temperature records reveal August as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 17.8°C (64°F) and lows of 11.9°C (53.4°F).
• Paro - August »
  On the first day of August in Paro, Bhutan, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:51. On the first day of August in Paro, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:51.
• Gasa - August »
  August, with its high-temperature average of 17.8°C (64°F) and a low-temperature average of 11.9°C (53.4°F), is the warmest month in Gasa, Bhutan. In Gasa, Bhutan, in August, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 168mm (6.61") of accumulated precipitation.