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Tashiyangtse in December

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–Apr (crane migration), Oct–Nov (dry, mild)). Across Bhutan: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; Bhutan overall
Prices: Low; Bhutan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodBhutan month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–Apr (crane migration), Oct–Nov (dry, mild)). 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

Long-term averages

TashiyangtseHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), 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 Tashiyangtse, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Dec: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Dec: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Mar: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 5 (better)
Mar: 7
Crowds
Dec: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 1

December: Outside the best window (Mar–Apr (crane migration), Oct–Nov (dry, mild)). Across Bhutan: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.

March: Inside Tashiyangtse's best window: Mar–Apr (crane migration), Oct–Nov (dry, mild).

Tashiyangtse: 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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