Best time to visit Bhutan

Bhutan has two good windows: Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec. They sit either side of the season the climate record rules out, which is why the shoulder months matter here. The recommended window is Feb, Nov–Dec.

SW monsoon Jun–Sep

Best window
Feb, Nov–Dec
Driest month
November · 2% rainy days
Warmest month
August · 27.3°C / 81°F
Coolest month
January · 14.8°C / 59°F
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Month by month

Monthly climate normals for Bhutan, 1991–2020
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRainy daysVerdict
January14.8595%Fair
February16.6629%Go
March19.36723%Go
April22.47241%Go
May24.87755%Fair
June26.78077%Too wet
July27.08192%Too wet
August27.38191%Too wet
September26.07969%Too wet
October23.77522%Go
November19.7672%Go
December16.6622%Go

Verdict combines mean daytime high with rainy-day frequency. “Rainy days” is the share of days in the month with at least 1 mm of rain.

What the numbers say

November is the driest month, with rain on 2% of days and daytime highs near 19.7°C (67°F). July is the wettest, at 92%. The warmest month is August at 27.3°C (81°F); the coolest is January at 14.8°C (59°F). The record rules out too wet in Jun–Sep.

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