Bhutan Weather in January


Samdrup Jongkhar: 24℃(75.2℉); Phuntsholing: 24℃(75.2℉); Gelephu: 24℃(75.2℉)

Bumthang: -19℃(-2.2℉); Thimphu: -17℃(1.4℉); Punakha: -17℃(1.4℉)
Averages for Bhutan Weather in January

High Temperature
14°C (57.2°F)

Low Temperature
2°C (35.6°F)

Rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)

Sunrise
06:48 ~ 06:52

Sunset
17:18 ~ 17:42
Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May.Jun.Jul.Aug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.
The times for sunrise and sunset are based on Thimphu.
January Temperatures in Bhutan
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What to Wear
If you go to the north and central part of Bhutan in January, you should wear warm clothes like thick overcoat, winter pants and walking shoes during the daytime. But at night, it’s even colder. You must wear a down coat, padded trousers and padded hat. However, when you are in the south areas of Bhutan, you can just wear a thin sweater or shirt in the day, and take a thin coat for the night.


January Travel Guide – Where to Go & Tips
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If you want to travel to Bhutan in January, 2026, you should know the famous ‘Dzong’ which is a kind of temple and fort architecture. There are three ‘Dzong’ very worth visiting. Paro Dzong is located on the steep cliff in which you can enjoy the fantastic scenery of Paro Valley. The most famous Buddhist Temple of Bhutan, Taktshang Goemba, is also here. The temple lies on the 3,000-feet-height cliff in which you can see lots of sacred statues and wall paintings. The next one is Punakha Dzong which is the second most ancient temple in Bhutan. It is located in the junction of two main rivers of Bhutan, making it a gathering station of the Holy Spirit. You can feel the peace and see truth flash through the mind under the old Bodhi tree in the temple. And the last one is Trashi Chhoe Dzong. It’s one of the modern Buddhist holy lands in Bhutan which lies near the center of Thimphu. The architecture style of this fort is full of the culture of Lama.
January Weather of Major Bhutan Cities
January | Temperature | Sunrise / Sunset |
Humidity (%) |
|
High | Low | |||
Bumthang |
25°C / 77°F | 5°C / 41°F | 06:25/ 17:32 | 4 |
Gelephu |
33°C / 91.4°F | 23°C / 73.4°F | 06:20/ 18:07 | 4 |
Jakar |
18°C / 64.4°F | 2°C / 35.6°F | 05:56/ 18:38 | 7 |
Mongar |
20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 59°F | 06:45/ 18:30 | 3 |
Paro |
29°C / 84.2°F | 14°C / 57.2°F | 07:08/ 18:13 | 2 |
Phuntsholing |
33°C / 91.4°F | 23°C / 73.4°F | 07:23/ 18:22 |
1 |
Punakha |
31°C / 87.8°F
|
23°C / 73.4°F | 07:41/ 18:34 |
2 |
Samdrup Jongkhar |
17°C / 62.6°F | 5°C / 41°F | 06:51/ 17:35 |
5 |
Thimphu |
30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 62.6°F | 06:58/ 16:36 | 2 |
Trongsa |
29°C / 84.2°F | 24°C / 75.2°F | 07:44/ 17:48 | 5 |