When to go · Jakar
Jakar in August
Avoid month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Bhutan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bhutan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- JakarHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bhutan overall
- Low
- Prices · Bhutan overall
- Low
Bhutan overall: Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jakar, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Aug: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Apr: 5 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Apr: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 1
August: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.
April: Inside Jakar's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Jakar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings