Quick facts

Best time to go: March to June and September through November
High Season: March through May and September through November
Low Season: January, February , July and August
Best Weather: February through April (Little to no rainfall)
Worst Weather: July and August (Monsoon)

December through March – Dry Season

• It’s unlikely to rain, the days are generally sunny with clear skies.
• it’s extremely cold and may snow at times.
• Time for migratory birds to arrive
• Very few local festivals.

July and August – Wet Season

• The scenery is beautiful and green. Rates are lower because it’s the low season.
• Migratory birds generally leave by April so only andamic species seen.
• The wild Yaks begain there migration back to higher elevations.
• No local festivals during this period.

March through May and September through November+A23 – Peak Season

• Major festivals happened during this period
• February, March and April month is best time to see birds in Bhutan
• Nice weather with generally clear sky with some rainy days.
• Cheef Abbot and the Monk body shift from their winter residence in Punakha and back to the capital Thimpu in April.