Punākha weather
At 10:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 21°C (71°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Punākha sits 1289 m (4,229 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Punākha, Punakha, Bhutan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 21%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Apr, Oct–NovOff season Jul
About Punākha weather
Is it raining in Punākha right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 21° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Punākha this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–26° and lows of 10–13°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Punākha lately?
In the past 7 days, Punākha had 2 rainy days and 12.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Punākha?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Punākha weather by month
When is the best time to visit Punākha?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Punākha is Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (45°F) in January to 19°C (66°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Punākha?
July is the wettest month, with about 254 mm (10.0 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Punākha?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 10°C (49°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of -5°C (22°F).
Does Punākha have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months