What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Thimphu in August?

In August, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 650 mm of rain; Thimphu averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 343 mm.

Kathmandu vs Thimphu in August

Thimphu is the better pick in August — 60 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Thimphu is warm, soaked, clean air, while Kathmandu is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Kathmandu vs Thimphu — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Kathmandu	🇧🇹 Thimphu
Comfort score	45/100 (F)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	35°C	27°C
Avg high / low	29° / 21°	25° / 16°
Rainfall	650 mm	343 mm
Rainy days	31	29
Humidity	91%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	61	30

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Kathmandu 🇳🇵 Nepalsweltering, soaked, muggy air · best November45
Thimphu 🇧🇹 Bhutanwarm, soaked, clean air · best November60

Kathmandu vs Thimphu in August — FAQ

Is August better in Kathmandu or Thimphu?: Thimphu is the better pick in August — 60 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Thimphu is warm, soaked, clean air, while Kathmandu is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Thimphu in August?: In August, Kathmandu averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 650 mm of rain; Thimphu averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 343 mm.