Thimphu weather in December
December in Thimphu: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Thimphu · #153 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Thimphu climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 57 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 16.6 cm / 6.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Thimphu in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Thimphu?
- December in Thimphu: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Thimphu on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Thimphu in December?
- In December, Thimphu averages a daily high of 11.2°C and a low of 2.4°C, with about 57.2 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Thimphu in December?
- Thimphu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in December.
- Does it snow in Thimphu in December?
- Thimphu sees roughly 16.6 cm of snowfall in December.