Liankang Kangri

Mountain Mountain peak in Punakha District, Bhutan

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Liankang Kangri
Liankang Kangri, Punakha District, Bhutan (Himalayan peak)
28.0642, 90.4435

How to Get to Liankang Kangri #

Access typically from central Bhutan hubs with trekking routes entering Punakha district; travel requires permits and local guide arrangements through Bhutanese tour operators.

Tips for Visiting Liankang Kangri #

  • Liankang Kangri is remote Himalayan terrain - only attempt with experienced guides and proper permits.
  • High‑altitude preparation and acclimatization are essential; weather is unpredictable and rescue options are limited.

Best Time to Visit Liankang Kangri #

High Himalayan peak - autumn and spring windows are usually best for access; permits and guided arrangements required.

Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · -5-10°C (23-50°F depending on elevation)
Clearer skies and stable weather make this a preferred season for high‑altitude trekking.

Weather & Climate near Liankang Kangri #

Climate

Liankang Kangri's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -30°C to -3°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
15°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

47 Poor

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-30° -18°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
10.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -29°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

47 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-29° -18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -26°C. The driest month with just 3 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

45 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-26° -15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -22°C. Almost no rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

41 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-22° -12°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

41 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° -8°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

39 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -4°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

July

July is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -5°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

45 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° -14°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
10.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-28° -16°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.2h daylight

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