Bhutan
Bhutan in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Bhutan in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Bhutan in August?
- Gelyephug is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (89°F) in August; Jakar is the coolest at 22°C (72°F).
Warmest
32°
Gelyephug
Coolest
22°
Jakar
Driest
164 mm
Mongar
August in Bhutan ranges from 22°C (72°F) in Jakar to 32°C (89°F) in Gelyephug — a spread of 9 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Thimphu, Jakar, and Paro.
Best places in Bhutan in August
63 
Thimphu
Thimphu · Bhutan
24° / 15° 210 mm Aug
64
Jakar
Bumthang District · Bhutan
22° / 14° 171 mm Aug
63
Paro
Paro · Bhutan
24° / 15° 195 mm Aug
51
Samdrup Jongkhar
Samdrup Jongkhar · Bhutan
31° / 24° 435 mm Aug
44
Punakha
Punakha · Bhutan
30° / 19° 275 mm Aug
40
Phuntsholing
Chukha · Bhutan
31° / 24° 714 mm Aug
42
Gelyephug
Sarpang · Bhutan
32° / 25° 708 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mongar | 27° | 18° | 164 mm | — | 71 |
| Tsirang | 26° | 19° | 434 mm | — | 68 |
| Pemagatshel | 28° | 20° | 305 mm | — | 65 |
| Jakar | 22° | 14° | 171 mm | — | 64 |
| Trongsa | 25° | 17° | 196 mm | — | 64 |
| Thimphu | 24° | 15° | 210 mm | — | 63 |
| Paro | 24° | 15° | 195 mm | — | 63 |
| Tsimasham | 23° | 16° | 324 mm | — | 62 |
| Tashigang | 29° | 21° | 217 mm | — | 55 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | 31° | 24° | 435 mm | — | 51 |
| Samtse | 30° | 24° | 807 mm | — | 46 |
| Punakha | 30° | 19° | 275 mm | — | 44 |
| Wangdue Phodrang | 30° | 21° | 252 mm | — | 44 |
| Gelyephug | 32° | 25° | 708 mm | — | 42 |
| Sarpang | 32° | 25° | 667 mm | — | 41 |
| Phuntsholing | 31° | 24° | 714 mm | — | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Bhutan in August?
Average daytime highs range from 22° in Jakar to 32° in Gelyephug.