When to go · Thimphu
Thimphu in February
Mixed month. Cold; Losar dates close shops.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 13°C55°F / 1°C34°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- Bhutan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bhutan overall
Verdict
Cold; Losar dates close shops.
Weather in February
- ThimphuHighs around 13 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 55 °F, lows around 34 °F, rain on about 3 days
- 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.
Losar (Bhutanese New Year) check
Moves; Feb or Mar · Nationwide
Shops and offices close for days; families travel.
The King's birthday
21 Feb · Nationwide
Public holiday; events in the capital.
Losar, Bhutanese New Year
Mid-Feb or Mar (check)
Shops and offices close for days; families travel; some restaurants shut.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bhutan overall
- Low
- Prices · Bhutan overall
- Low
Bhutan overall: Still cold; Losar and Punakha festival; cranes in Phobjikha.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket