When to go · Phuentsholing
Phuentsholing in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Low
- Bhutan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bhutan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- Southern foothills, Bhutan · Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkharbest weather
Subtropical and very wet in the monsoon; the land gateways to India.
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 Phuentsholing, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Crowds
Dec: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 1
December: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.
March: Inside Phuentsholing's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Phuentsholing: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.