Weather in Punakha - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Punakha, Bhutan: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Punakha
today🌧️ 24°💧 2.2 mm
Sun🌧️ 29°💧 5.1 mm
Mon🌧️ 26°💧 3.2 mm
Tue🌧️ 28°💧 4.4 mm
Wed🌧️ 27°💧 4 mm
Thu🌧️ 27°💧 5.8 mm
Fri🌧️ 29°💧 8.9 mm
Sat🌧️ 29°💧 12.5 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Punakha, the forecast high is 24°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 17°C to 20°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.

24°Cexceptionally warm
usually 17°C–20°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 17°C–20°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
26°Cexceptionally warm
usually 17°C–20°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
28°Cexceptionally warm
usually 17°C–20°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
27°Cexceptionally warm
usually 17°C–20°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
27°Cexceptionally warm
usually 17°C–19°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 17°C–19°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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10°20°30° 1981: 17°C1982: 18°C1983: 17°C1984: 16°C1985: 18°C1986: 18°C1987: 18°C1988: 17°C1989: 19°C1990: 18°C1991: 17°C1992: 20°C1993: 18°C1994: 20°C1995: 19°C1996: 19°C1997: 17°C1998: 19°C1999: 19°C2000: 18°C2001: 18°C2002: 18°C2003: 19°C2004: 18°C2005: 19°C2006: 18°C2007: 17°C2008: 19°C2009: 17°C2010: 17°C2011: 19°C2012: 19°C2013: 19°C2014: 18°C2015: 19°C2016: 18°C2017: 18°C2018: 19°C2019: 19°C2020: 18°C2021: 17°C2022: 17°C2023: 19°C2024: 20°C2025: 19°C 2026 forecast: 27°C current forecast 27°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 18°C by day. The coolest year was 1984 (16°C) and the warmest was 1994 (20°C). The current forecast averages 27°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Punakha

Punakha - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Punakha 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
26°
around 20° at night · days with rain: 16
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
25°
around 15° at night · rain chance 31%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
23°
around 10° at night · rain chance 10%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Punakha: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 26° by day and 20° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 25° in September, and about 23° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Punakha

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
sunrise 05:41 · sunset 18:17 · night 21° · evening 26° · rain 2.18 mm · humidity 80% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 98%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 05:41 · sunset 18:16 · night 21° · evening 24° · rain 5.05 mm · humidity 52% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 18%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 05:42 · sunset 18:15 · night 20° · evening 24° · rain 3.23 mm · humidity 72% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 96%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 05:42 · sunset 18:14 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 4.43 mm · humidity 59% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 80%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 05:43 · sunset 18:13 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 3.95 mm · humidity 66% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 05:43 · sunset 18:12 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 5.81 mm · humidity 70% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 18:11 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 8.91 mm · humidity 54% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 73%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 18:09 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 12.45 mm · humidity 55% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 96%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️22°light rain
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:08 · night 19° · evening 20° · rain 5.58 mm · humidity 86% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️20°moderate rain
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:07 · night 19° · evening 19° · rain 16.05 mm · humidity 93% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️20°moderate rain
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:06 · night 19° · evening 19° · rain 5.7 mm · humidity 87% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
sunrise 05:46 · sunset 18:05 · night 19° · evening 19° · rain 6.69 mm · humidity 92% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️21°light rain
sunrise 05:46 · sunset 18:04 · night 19° · evening 20° · rain 2.31 mm · humidity 84% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 97%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:02 · night 19° · evening 20° · rain 5.34 mm · humidity 56% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 58%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:01 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 2.64 mm · humidity 46% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 21%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 05:48 · sunset 18:00 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 2.64 mm · humidity 46% · wind 3 m/s

UV index in Punakha - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTPunakha03681111+8.7UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min9Sat5.099Sun6.096Mon7.098Tue8.098Wed9.098Thu10.099Fri11.098Sat12.098Sun13.098Mon14.091Tue15.098Wed16.098Thu17.098Fri18.098Sat19.098Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Punakha is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Punakha weather through the year

Punakha - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: April, May, June, July.

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FAQ - Punakha weather

What is the weather like in Punakha today?
Today it is about 24° during the day and 21° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Punakha?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.