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Wangdue Phodrang Weather in February

Wangdue Phodrang in February

The short of it: Wangdue Phodrang in February averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 8° · rain 40 mm · daylight 11 h 11 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & February

Thirty years of records give Wangdue Phodrang an average February high of 21°, a low of 8° and some 40 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 11 min in mid-February, 37 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and February.

Against its neighbours, Wangdue Phodrang runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Pajo, 5 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Wangdue Phodrang, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 16 mm more rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 11 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PajoPunakha5 km NNW21°8°38 mm
SamtengangOther9 km ENE20°7°31 mm
PunākhaPunakha12 km N20°6°34 mm
LungtenzampaThimphu District25 km W14°0°20 mm
ThimphuThimphu District25 km W14°0°20 mm
Tashi Chho DzongOther28 km W12°-2°20 mm
DagaDagana46 km S17°8°39 mm
ParoParo48 km W14°1°26 mm

The Almanac · Wangdue Phodrang Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Wangdue Phodrang by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°24 mm4 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°8°40 mm5 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°11°49 mm6 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
April26°14°113 mm7 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
May28°16°158 mm7 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦
June29°19°245 mm5 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
July29°19°282 mm4 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦
August29°19°310 mm4 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
September28°18°211 mm4 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
October26°15°95 mm4 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦
November23°11°15 mm3 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°8°12 mm3 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wangdue Phodrang in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wangdue Phodrang in February?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Wangdue Phodrang?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and February.

How long are the days in Wangdue Phodrang in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 25 min in December to 13 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Wangdue Phodrang in February?

Hardly — February nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Wangdue Phodrang in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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