Thimphu weather in January
January in Thimphu: cold, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Thimphu · #227 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Thimphu climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 9°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 57 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 30.1 cm / 11.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Thimphu in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Thimphu?
- January in Thimphu: cold, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Thimphu on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Thimphu in January?
- In January, Thimphu averages a daily high of 8.5°C and a low of 0.7°C, with about 57 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Thimphu in January?
- Thimphu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in January.
- Does it snow in Thimphu in January?
- Thimphu sees roughly 30.1 cm of snowfall in January.