Bhutan in May

Warm and green before the monsoon; good trekking at altitude.

• Western valleys · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haabest weather

  Punakha (1,200 m) stays mild in winter while Thimphu (2,300 m) drops below freezing at night; October–November gives the clearest Himalayan views.

• Central valleys · Bumthang, Trongsa, Phobjikha (Gangtey)best weather

  Colder and higher; black-necked cranes winter in Phobjikha from late October to February.

• Southern foothills · Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkharhot

  Subtropical and very wet in the monsoon; the land gateways to India.

• High treks · Jomolhari, Druk Path, Snowman, Layabest weather

  Passes above 4,500 m hold snow in winter; October is the prime trekking month.

Crowds · Bhutan

Medium

Prices · Bhutan

Medium

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Western valleys

  Best weather of the year (Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haa)

• Central valleys

  Best weather of the year (Bumthang, Trongsa, Phobjikha (Gangtey))

• High treks

  Best weather of the year (Jomolhari, Druk Path, Snowman, Laya)

• Paro

  Best months: Mar–May (rhododendrons, clear skies) and Sep–Nov (driest air, best Himalayan views)