When to go · Ura
Ura, month by month
The best months for Ura: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Cold nights, clear days; Punakha is mild; some high roads icy.12 °C (54 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 2 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Still cold; Losar and Punakha festival; cranes in Phobjikha.14 °C (57 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 3 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Spring starts, rhododendrons; Paro Tshechu in some years.17 °C (63 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Ura's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Ura's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Monsoon begins: cloud, leeches, landslides; flights delayed.25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 14 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, leeches on trails).26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 18 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, leeches on trails).25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 16 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Rain eases late in the month; Thimphu Tshechu in some years.23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Ura's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatInside Ura's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.17 °C (63 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 2 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.14 °C (57 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 1 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ura, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 0
April: Inside Ura's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Ura's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Ura: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.