April weather forecast
Punakha, Bhutan

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Weather in April

April in Punakha paints a refreshingly vibrant picture with a pleasant shift from the cold to a moderate 12°C (53.6°F). It carries the legacy of increased precipitation from March, with occasional rains livening the cityscape. In April, the possibility of sighting any snowfall in Punakha has faded completely. It's a good time to pay a visit based on the city's weather, thanks to the mild temperatures, the breakdown in rainfall, and an increase in daylight hours. It's a month that celebrates Punakha at its moderate best.

Temperature

April's presence records an average high-temperature of a cool 12°C (53.6°F), closely mirroring March's climate. During the April nights, an average temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F) is observed in Punakha, Bhutan.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 66%.

Rainfall

In Punakha, during April, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 863mm (33.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Punakha, Bhutan. In Punakha, during April, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow. In Punakha, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 431mm (16.97") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Punakha is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of April in Punakha, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:33 +06.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 11.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In Punakha, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during April leads to these advisories:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Punakha?

In April, in Punakha, the average high-temperature is 12°C (53.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Punakha?

In April, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in Punakha in April?

In Punakha, during April, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Punakha in April?

In Punakha, during April, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April in Punakha?

In Punakha, Bhutan, the average day length in April is 12h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Punakha?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, in Punakha, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:33 +06.

What month has the most sunshine in Punakha?

With an average of 11.2h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in April in Punakha?

In Punakha, Bhutan, the average sunshine duration in April is 11.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Punakha?

In Punakha, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average temperature in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average high temperature in April: 12°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.6°C).

Average pressure in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average pressure in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average pressure in April: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average wind speed in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average humidity in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average humidity in April: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (57%).

Average rainfall in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall in April: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (196mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall days in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall days in April: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall in April: 23mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (146mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall days in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average sunshine days in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average sunshine days in April: 5.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (2.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average UV index in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average cloud cover in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average cloud cover in April: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in April
Punakha, Bhutan

Average visibility in April - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).

Punakha, Bhutan

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