July weather forecast
Thimphu, Bhutan

Thimphu's weather in July is synonymous with monsoon showers as it reaches the peak of the rainy season. The month is characterized by heavy rain and the prevalence of high humidity levels. Temperatures stay warm, measuring between 15.4°C and 24.9°C. Despite the rain, July's long daylight hours illuminate the cityscape. Overall, the consistently wet weather pattern solidifies July’s reputation as the peak month for rainfall in Thimphu.

Temperature

Thimphu records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.9°C in July, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Thimphu temperatures generally rest at a low of 15.4°C during the July nights.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is July, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 373mm of precipitation.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:51 +06.

Sunshine

July through September, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Thimphu. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 12 during July translates into the following recommendations:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.