January weather forecast
Bhutan

January marks the peak of winter in Bhutan, with cold conditions prevalent across the country. Average temperatures typically hover between -2°C (28.4°F) to 10°C (50°F), with the high-altitude areas witnessing sub-zero temperatures consistently. Cities like Thimphu, the capital, situated in the western and central part of the country, face a cold climate with temperatures often falling to -1°C (30.2°F), while Paro experiences similar conditions.

In the high mountainous regions, such as Haa and Trongsa, temperatures can plunge to as low as -10°C (14°F). These regions often receive significant snowfall in January, adding to the chilly conditions and rendering some high passes inaccessible. Conversely, Punakha, a city in the south, remains relatively warm due to its lower altitude, with temperatures ranging from 4°C (39.2°F) to 12°C (53.6°F).

Comparatively, January is colder than December as it falls in the middle of the winter season and is significantly chillier than February, when the cold begins to subside, signalling the approach of spring. It is one of the driest months of the year, with minimal precipitation across the country due to the absence of monsoons. Consequently, January is characterized by clear skies, offering breathtaking views of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks.

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• Thimphu - January »
  January stands out as Thimphu's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and a low of -2.6°C (27.3°F). January, March, April and November, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Thimphu.
• Punakha - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Punakha are January, February and November, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine. January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Punakha, Bhutan.
• Jakar - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Jakar, Bhutan, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 57%. January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Jakar, Bhutan.
• Paro - January »
  January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 7°C (44.6°F) and a low of -6°C (21.2°F), is the coldest month in Paro, Bhutan. What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Paro?
• Gasa - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Gasa are January, February and November, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine. The months with the lowest UV index in Gasa, Bhutan, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.