The climate in Thimphu during March can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
March is in the spring in Thimphu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 11.6°C 52.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | -0.4°C 31.3°F |
Average temperature | 5.6°C 42.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 34 mm 1.3 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
Humidity | 60% |
Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Thimphu with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Thimphu in March 2024.
Hottest month: | July | 17.8°C 64°F |
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Driest month: | December | 5mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | December | 8.1hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 6.9°C 44.4°F |
Wettest month: | July | 529mm 20.8ins |