August weather forecast
Punakha, Bhutan

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Weather in August

With August arriving in Punakha, the escalating heat from July begins to trend downward to 17.8°C (64°F). Though August does not deviate extensively from July in terms of climatic conditions, it does register a small decrease in temperature, rainfall, and relative humidity. It's among those months with the least visible sunshine, although the city doesn't face any shortage of daylight. August enriches Punakha's weather portfolio, bridging the gap between the high summer heat and the onset of fall.

Temperature

August, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and a low of 11.9°C (53.4°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 25.8 days. Throughout August, 168mm (6.61") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 863mm (33.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Punakha is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:22 +06.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Punakha, Bhutan, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Punakha?

Punakha's August weather, with an average high temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and an average low temperature of 11.9°C (53.4°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

What is the usual temperature for Punakha in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Punakha, Bhutan, during August are 17.8°C (64°F) and 11.9°C (53.4°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in Punakha?

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Punakha?

In Punakha, Bhutan, in August, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 168mm (6.61") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Punakha?

In Punakha, Bhutan, snow does not fall in June through October.

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

In Punakha, the average day length in August is 13h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Punakha?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, in Punakha, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:22 +06.

How long on average sun shines in August in Punakha?

In Punakha, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Punakha?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Punakha?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average temperature in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average high temperature in August: 17.8°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 August: 11.9°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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average pressure in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average pressure in August: 1008.5mbar

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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average wind speed in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average wind speed in August: 7km/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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average humidity in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall in August: 168mm

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

Average rainfall days in August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall days in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall days in August: 25.8 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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall days in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 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 August /
Average sunshine in August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min

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 August: 10h 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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average sunshine days in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average sunshine days in August: 3.3 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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average UV index in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average UV index in August: 4

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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average cloud cover in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average cloud cover in August: 42

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 August
Punakha, Bhutan

Average visibility in August - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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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