When to go · Thimphu
Thimphu in December
Good month. Cold mornings, sharp views; National Day on 17 Dec.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C54°F / 0°C32°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Low
- Bhutan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bhutan overall
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Thimphu
Cold mornings, sharp views; National Day on 17 Dec.
Weather in December
- ThimphuHighs around 12 °C, lows around 0 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 54 °F, lows around 32 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Western valleys, Bhutan · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haacool
Punakha (1,200 m) stays mild in winter while Thimphu (2,300 m) drops below freezing at night; October–November gives the clearest Himalayan views.
Winter season
Frost, sharp light and quiet streets.
Watch: Cold rooms, snow on passes and shorter hours.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
National Day
17 Dec · Changlimithang and the dzong
Ceremonies; roads and access restricted.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bhutan overall
- Low
- Prices · Bhutan overall
- Low
Bhutan overall: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket