Country guide
Bhutan
Cliff-hung monasteries and high-value, low-volume trekking in a kingdom that measures happiness; spring and autumn bring the clear skies.
Currency
BTN
Language
Dzongkha
English
Widely spoken
Payment
Cash preferred
Power
Type C / D / M
230 V, 50 Hz
Dialing
+975
Destinations
The sweet-spot windows
Good weather, thinner crowds, better prices: the windows worth aiming for.
| Where | When | Why it works | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan | Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov | Spring rhododendrons or crisp autumn clarity. Best Himalayan views | Jun-Aug monsoon. Winter cold at altitude |
Climate zones, month by month
Bhutan has 1 distinct climate zone. The right month depends on where in the country you're going.
Thimphu →
Jan
15°
-2°
5mm
2d rain
Feb
17°
0°
18mm
3d rain
Mar
19°
4°
65mm
7d rain
Apr
22°
8°
113mm
12d rain
May
25°
12°
154mm
17d rain
Jun
27°
15°
372mm
23d rain
Jul
27°
17°
359mm
29d rain
Aug
27°
16°
279mm
28d rain
Sep
26°
15°
253mm
21d rain
Oct
24°
9°
87mm
7d rain
Nov
20°
3°
2mm
1d rain
Dec
17°
-1°
6mm
1d rain
June Wettest month. 372mm
· 23 rainy days
✓ Best Oct-Mar · ✗ Avoid Jun-Sep
Watch for Jun-Sep monsoon flooding risk
Cards tinted by calculated verdict · big number = typical daily high, small = low · hover for conditions