April weather forecast
Thimphu, Bhutan

April brings notable changes in Thimphu's weather with warmer afternoons and increasingly frequent precipitation events. The city's landscape bursts with spring vibrancy, accentuated by the rainfall. The range of temperatures rises notably, with values from 7.1°C (44.8°F) to 20°C (68°F). Daylight extends, enabling the populace to enjoy the outdoors under clear sky conditions. Thus, April offers a delightful mix of spring warmth and revitalizing rain showers.

Temperature

The commencement of April in Thimphu sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 16.4°C (61.5°F) in March to a pleasant 20°C (68°F). Despite a significant disparity with daytime temperatures, an average low-temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F) is recorded during April.

Rainfall

In April, in Thimphu, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout April, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thimphu, there are 97 rainfall days, and 1447mm (56.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:34 +06.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Thimphu are January, March, April and November, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Thimphu are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During April, 12 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.