Thimphu District

Region · 🇧🇹 Bhutan

Population 138,736

Area 1,744 km²

Time zone Asia/Thimphu

Official website www.bhutan.gov.bt/government/dzongkhags.php

Thimphu District

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Thimphu Must-Sees

Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, preserves its cultural heritage through architectural landmarks like the 17th-century Simtokha Dzong and the massive Buddha Dordenma statue. The city serves as a gateway to the Dochula Pass, home to 108 memorial chortens, and the historic Punakha Dzong at the river confluence. Visitors can observe the national animal at the Motithang Takin Preserve or explore spiritual sites like the Memorial Chorten and the fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang. Contemporary Bhutanese creativity is also on display at local art galleries.

Thimphu District — Map

Thimphu District — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: October, November

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Typical weather in January

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -5°–16°
-1° at night
1 rainy day
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -4°–17°
0° at night
3 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in March

Fair

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–20°
3° at night
8 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 2°–22°
6° at night
14 rainy days
4 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 6°–24°
10° at night
19 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 11°–25°
14° at night
24 rainy days
0 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

23° · extremes 13°–25°
15° at night
29 rainy days
0 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

22° (feels like 23°) · extremes 12°–24°
14° at night
29 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair

21° · extremes 10°–23°
13° at night
22 rainy days
2 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 5°–21°
9° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–19°
5° at night
1 rainy day
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Good

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–17°
1° at night
1 rainy day
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum BTN Nu. · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type F / Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Dzongkha
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +975

Tours & Activities

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