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Phuentsholing in May

Great month. Inside Phuentsholing's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Medium
Bhutan overall
Prices
Medium
Bhutan overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Phuentsholing

Inside Phuentsholing's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Phuentsholing in this guide.

Weather in May

  • Southern foothills, Bhutan · Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkharhot

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

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bhutan overall
Medium
Prices · Bhutan overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Mar: Great

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Mar: 1

May: Inside Phuentsholing's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

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

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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