August weather forecast
Thimphu, Bhutan

August continues the monsoon trend in Thimphu, featuring persistent rains and high levels of humidity. Reminiscent of July's weather, the temperatures rise slightly from 15.8°C to 25°C. The daylight period begins to decline marginally, signaling the oncoming end of summer. Despite the copious rainfall, the city radiates vibrancy, nourished by the prior month's downpours. Essentially, August maintains the monsoon momentum while hinting at the upcoming seasonal shift.

Temperature

Thimphu's temperature records reveal August as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 25°C and lows of 15.8°C.

Rainfall

In Thimphu, in August, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 345mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97 rainfall days, and 1447mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of August in Thimphu, Bhutan, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:24 +06.

Sunshine

July through September, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 12 during August translates into the following guidance:
Carry out all crucial safety measures, unprotected skin may burn instantly. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.