Climate
and Weather Conditions in Bhutan
Geographically, Bhutan is a land of dramatic contrast. From the near
tropical southern border with India, steep slopes climb to snow-capped
heights of over 24,750 feet / 7,500m at the northern border with Tibet.
Consequently, temperatures vary greatly between day and night and at
different altitudes, so layered clothing for changing conditions, is
recommended. In the central valleys, the summer rains are not as heavy
as in the south and occur mostly in late afternoon and at night. From
mid-May to the end of September, the weather is warm at night
(60-64F/17-18C) and in the day (72-78F/22-26C). In winter, the sky is
bright and it is sunny but cold, especially when the sun hides behind
the mountains in the mornings and evenings. At night, the temperature
falls below zero. Spring and Autumn are very pleasant with warm days and
cool nights.
Best Time to Visit Bhutan
Trip to Bhutan can be planned throughout the year but best months are
Mar, April, May, September, October, November. Also there are several
festivals taking place during these months, offering an added
attraction. Winter in Bhutan is from mid November to mid March and at
this time of the year, climate is dry and sunny for the most parts with
perfect blue sky, temperatures peaking at around 15c in the daytime and
falling below zero at night. The monsoon usually arrives in mid-June,
with light rain falling mainly in the afternoons and evenings.
