January weather forecast
Punakha, Bhutan

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Weather in January

Winter in Punakha, Bhutan, fully introduces itself in January, coaxing the residents to bundle up. The days often start off pretty chilly and reach to average high temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F). Being the coldest month of the year, January sees a remarkable contrast from the mild climate prevailing in the end of December. As expected of a winter month, the city is graced with a significant amount of snowfall. It's lit with an average of 10.6 hours of daylight, offering ample time for the residents to exploit bright, winter days.

Temperature

Punakha, Bhutan, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and a low of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Punakha, in January, during 4.2 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Punakha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.7 days and collects up to 863mm (33.98") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Punakha, Bhutan. In January, in Punakha, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 87mm (3.43") of snow is accumulated. In Punakha, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 431mm (16.97") of snow.

Daylight

In Punakha, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:39 +06.

Sunshine

January, February and November, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Punakha.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Punakha are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Punakha?

Punakha experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and a minimum of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

How cold is it in Punakha in January?

The high-temperature in Punakha, Bhutan, during January is 5.8°C (42.4°F) and the low-temperature is -2.6°C (27.3°F).

What is the least humid month in Punakha?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Punakha?

The average relative humidity in January in Punakha, Bhutan, is 57%.

How much does it rain in Punakha in January?

In Punakha, Bhutan, in January, during 4.2 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Punakha in January?

In Punakha, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 87mm (3.43") of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Punakha have in January?

In Punakha, Bhutan, the average day length in January is 10h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Punakha?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, in Punakha, Bhutan, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:39 +06.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Punakha?

The months with the least sunshine in Punakha, Bhutan, are January, February and November, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Punakha have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Punakha, Bhutan, is 7.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Punakha?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Punakha, Bhutan.

How high is the UV index in January in Punakha?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Punakha is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average temperature in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.8°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 January: -2.6°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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average pressure in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.9mbar

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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average wind speed in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5km/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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average humidity in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average humidity in January: 57%

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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall in January: 11mm

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

Average rainfall days in January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall days in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall in January: 87mm

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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall days in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 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 January /
Average sunshine in January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 4min

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 January: 7h and 2min

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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average sunshine days in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.9 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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average UV index in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average cloud cover in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 14

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 January
Punakha, Bhutan

Average visibility in January - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average visibility in January: 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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