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When to go · Jakar

Jakar in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, strong winds).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
5°C (41°F) / −6°C (21°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Bhutan overall
Prices
Low
Bhutan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Jakar

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, strong winds).

Is another month better than December?

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • JakarHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bhutan overall
Low
Prices · Bhutan overall
Low

Bhutan overall: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jakar, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -6 °C (21 °F)

    Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 5

    Apr: 5

  • Crowds

    Dec: Low

    Apr: High

  • Prices

    Dec: Low

    Apr: High

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Apr: 1

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, strong winds).

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 coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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