SeasonMapPunakha weather in January
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January in Punakha: cool, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Punakha · #723 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Punakha climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 148 mm / 5.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 44.2 cm / 17.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Punakha in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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Best months for Punakha's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPunakha's weather peaks October–December, best around November.
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What's on in Punakha in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 44 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Punakha — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Punakha in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Punakha?
- January in Punakha: cool, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Punakha on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Punakha in January?
- In January, Punakha averages a daily high of 13.7°C and a low of 6°C, with about 148 mm of rain over roughly 22 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punakha in January?
- Punakha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in January.
- Does it snow in Punakha in January?
- Punakha sees roughly 44.2 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Punakha
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Similar destinations in South Asia — January
Within 300 km: Thimphu's Cranes wintering at Phobjikha around 1 Nov – 20 Feb, and Darjeeling's Toy train runs and monsoon gaps on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.