Bhutan, BhutanQuick decision
When to visit Bhutan?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
37°F–55°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 32°F | 48°F | 51% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 36°F | 50°F | 71% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 39°F | 57°F | 84% | 0.3in | 10.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 46°F | 63°F | 87% | 0.3in | 11.2h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 50°F | 66°F | 95% | 0.4in | 11.1h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 57°F | 70°F | 98% | 0.7in | 9.8h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 59°F | 72°F | 99% | 0.8in | 7.8h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 59°F | 72°F | 97% | 0.6in | 8.8h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 57°F | 70°F | 97% | 0.5in | 10.1h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 50°F | 64°F | 80% | 0.3in | 10.8h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 59°F | 57% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 37°F | 55°F | 43% | 0.1in | 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°F, 89% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 4.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 22°F, 98% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 4.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 18°F, 78% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 11°F, 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°F.
February is the wettest month with 71% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 13°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.5/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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