When to go · Thimphu
Thimphu, month by month
The best months for Thimphu: Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCold, clear skies; some heating is basic.11 °C / -1 °C, 1 rain days52 °F / 30 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedCold; Losar dates close shops.13 °C / 1 °C, 3 rain days55 °F / 34 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Low · 3 festivals or holidays
- MarchGreatRhododendrons start; festival season begins.16 °C / 4 °C, 6 rain days61 °F / 39 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatWarm days, clear; busy with festivals.19 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days66 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayMixedWarming, pre-monsoon cloud.22 °C / 11 °C, 14 rain days72 °F / 52 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidMonsoon starts; landslides, flight cancellations.24 °C / 14 °C, 18 rain days75 °F / 57 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyAvoidHeavy rain; road closures.24 °C / 15 °C, 21 rain days75 °F / 59 °F, 21 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidMonsoon; views hidden in cloud.24 °C / 15 °C, 20 rain days75 °F / 59 °F, 20 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberMixedRain easing; Thimphu festival some years.22 °C / 13 °C, 13 rain days72 °F / 55 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- OctoberGreatClear, best month; festival crowds, book early.19 °C / 8 °C, 5 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatDry and clear; cooler nights.15 °C / 3 °C, 1 rain days59 °F / 37 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGoodCold mornings, sharp views; National Day on 17 Dec.12 °C / 0 °C, 1 rain days54 °F / 32 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday