January weather forecast
Thimphu, Bhutan

Mountain peaks and slopes in the Valley country of Thimphu, Bhutan
Mountain peaks and slopes in the Valley country of Thimphu, Bhutan

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Thimphu, Bhutan, with temperature in the range of an average low of -2.6°C (27.3°F) and an average high of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and an average low-temperature of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Rainfall

In January, in Thimphu, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout January, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thimphu, there are 97 rainfall days, and 1447mm (56.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Thimphu is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:41 +06.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 6 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Thimphu?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and an average low-temperature of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

What is the temperature in January in Thimphu?

The average high-temperature, in January, is 12.3°C (54.1°F), while the average low-temperature is -2.6°C (27.3°F).

How much does it rain in Thimphu in January?

In Thimphu, Bhutan, in January, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Thimphu have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Thimphu?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:41 +06.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Thimphu?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Thimphu have in January?

In Thimphu, Bhutan, the average sunshine duration in January is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Thimphu?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Thimphu is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Thimphu, Bhutan

Average temperature in January - Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Average high temperature in January: 12.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.6°C).

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Average rainfall in January
Thimphu, Bhutan

Average rainfall in January - Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (373mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (8mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Thimphu, Bhutan

Average rainfall days in January - Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Thimphu, Bhutan

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h

The months with the most sunshine are January, March, April and November (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are July, August and September (Average sunshine: 5h).

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Average UV index in January
Thimphu, Bhutan

Average UV index in January - Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).

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