Bhutan, BhutanQuick decision
When to visit Bhutan?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
3°C–13°C in December
🌧 Least rain
43% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
February (71%)
📅 Best score
5.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Tiger's Nest (Taktsang)Mar–May or Sep–Nov — monastery perched 900 m above the valley.
Tshechu festivalsMar–Apr or Sep–Oct — sacred masked dances in the dzongs.
Himalayan treksMar–May or Sep–Nov — Druk Path, Jomolhari, pristine landscapes.
Punakha & Paro dzongsYear-round — fortress-monasteries at river confluences.
Monthly climate data
Bhutan weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 9°C | 51% | 2.7 | 10.0h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 2°C | 10°C | 71% | 4.8 | 10.0h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 4°C | 14°C | 84% | 6.5 | 10.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 8°C | 17°C | 87% | 7.2 | 11.2h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 10°C | 19°C | 95% | 11.2 | 11.1h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 14°C | 21°C | 98% | 17.3 | 9.8h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 15°C | 22°C | 99% | 21.0 | 7.8h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 15°C | 22°C | 97% | 16.5 | 8.8h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 14°C | 21°C | 97% | 13.3 | 10.1h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 10°C | 18°C | 80% | 7.2 | 10.8h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 15°C | 57% | 3.6 | 10.2h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 13°C | 43% | 2.5 | 10.0h | 5.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 17°C, 89% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 4.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 22°C, 98% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 4.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 18°C, 78% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 11°C, 55% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 4.5/10.
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FAQ
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December is ideal with 43% rainy days and 13°C.
February is the wettest month with 71% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 13°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.5/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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