Best Time to Visit Thimphu

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  • Tue, Oct 15 2024

    12.31ºC | 8.01ºC

    Rain from morning to night

    92.14% Humidity

  • Wed, Oct 16 2024

    14.64ºC | 7.58ºC

    Rain from morning to night

    87.0% Humidity

  • Thu, Oct 17 2024

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    Rain in morning , afternoon and evening and clouds in night

    89.13% Humidity

  • Fri, Oct 18 2024

    15.58ºC | 5.92ºC

    Rain in morning , afternoon and evening and clouds in night

    83.5% Humidity

  • Sat, Oct 19 2024

    16.49ºC | 4.44ºC

    Rain in morning , afternoon and evening and clear in night

    76.88% Humidity

  • Sun, Oct 20 2024

    4.1ºC | 4.1ºC

    Clear from morning to night

    90.0% Humidity

Best Time To Visit Thimphu

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

The best time to visit Thimphu is during the spring season and earlier parts of the summer season, i.e. between March to early May. Situated in the valley of the Raidak River, Thimphu is known for the varied temperature that it undergoes throughout the year. The weather in Thimphu keeps varying between the wet and dry season. Surrounded by hills, the temperature of the city changes as per the weather on the hills. While the heights of the city vary between 2248 meters and 2648 meters, Thimphu is surrounded by a thin layer of forest in the beautiful valley, and the entire city has a subtropical highland climate during the months of summer.

Here are the details of weather conditions experienced by Thimphu to help you decide on the best time to visit Thimphu.

March-May (18°C to 7°C):

Being one of the best time to visit Thimphu, the period of March to May falls in the spring season, which is perfect to enjoy nature as flowers are in full bloom during this time. As often the temperature drops as low to 7 degrees Celsius, visitors are advised to carry woolen clothes. One can spot the abundant bird life and enjoy an unobstructed view of the peaks, and can also attend the famous Paro Tsechu festival which occurs at this time of the year.

June - August (22°C to 10°C):

Though the period of June to August is the beginning of the summer season, the region also experiences mild showers in this afternoon. The average temperature of the region is 28 degrees Celsius.

September - November (20°C to 4°C):

With the beginning of the autumn season from September extending up to November, here comes the best time to visit the city of Thimphu. Replete with clear skies and pleasant weather, the temperature of the region remains cool and calm during this time. This is also one of the best times to indulge in adventure activities such as trekking.

December - February (9°C to -10°C):

As the winter season arrives in December and lasts up to February, the region of Thimphu experiences extreme cold weather. Due to the chilly cold weather, it is often advised to avoid making a visit to Thimphu during this time of the year.

Famous Festivals Celebrated in Thimphu

Thimphu Tshechu Festival: Thimphu Tshechu Festival is the most popular festival that is celebrated in Thimphu every year from 7th Oct to 9th Oct. During this festival al the local people dressed in colorful attires take part in the festivities. A lot of cultural events are held during this time along with masked dance performance.

Paro Tshechu Festival: This is another Thimphu festival which is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the local people. It is celebrated during the month of March during the springtime where people dressed in colorful attires enact the mythological stories of Buddhism and they also showcase the religious stories about 350 years old.

Jambay Lhakhang Drup: This is another iconic festival celebrated in Thimphu where cultural dances are performed along with famous fire dance for celebrating the foundation of Jambay Lhakhang Monastery. Dance of Treasure is the highlight of this festival which is said to bless a woman who is not able to give birth to a child.  

Climate in Thimphu

Summer Season in Thimphu

In summer, the Thimphu temperature varies between 15°C to 30°C throughout. Although the latter parts of summer are drenched in the early south-western monsoons, the beginning of it is as pleasant as it gets. Bhutan in April is pretty as a picture, with the warmth of the sun just setting in and the rhododendrons covering the valleys with their bright red colours. Thimphu, located on a lower altitude than the northern parts, experiences quite a warm and sunny temperature as the spring advances well into summer. Bhutan weather in April still has a slight chill in the air and the temperature is around 10°C. This is actually the best time to visit the city. Thimphu weather in May is probably the hottest, till the monsoon clouds blow into the Bhutanese sky.

Monsoon Season in Thimphu

Typically during the summer months, Thimphu experiences the monsoon season. Running from May to September, showers from the Southwest Monsoon winds, ensure warm and relatively humid climate. During this time, it is not quite the best place to travel, as continuous days of rainfall ensure that the hilly region suffers from landslides. Thimphu weather experiences moderately high temperatures in the morning and the comparatively lower temperatures at night. Following the wet season, the rest of the year in Thimphu is considerably dryer, as autumn enters the region. For anyone with a Thimphu travel guide, they are aware that Thimphu weather in September and October is favourable for tourists. Visitors have clear skies and can enjoy the beautiful scenery in the region, with the temperature hardly ever crossing more than 20 degrees. The bitter cold of winter does not set in yet, making it pleasant climate for trekking.

Winter Season in Thimphu

For those with a sporty attitude, winter is a good time to visit Thimphu as well. If a person enjoys solitude, then Thimphu weather in December, though cold, is not something cannot be tolerated. The temperature varies between -5 to 10 degrees throughout the day, and although it may go below that, on particularly cold nights, it remains a good time to visit. The only problem of Thimphu in winter is that with the onset of winter, in late November, December, January and February, the roads face the problem of fog, making it a dangerous time to travel at night. Although snowfall in Thimphu is not that common, there are some during the Yuletide season.

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Arun's 7 days trip to Thimphu

Trip planning by travel triangle was good. But on our way back one of the vehicles did not reach in time, the agent did not keep up his promise to meet us and take feedback. He was never available on the phone. Hotel Alem in Phuentsholing was not up to the mark Oarovilla hotel in Thimphu, Pema karpo in Punakha and Khamsum in Paro were very good Driver Dilip Gurung did excellent job. Guide Pema was a very good person but needs to improve his guideing skills Bhutan is a must visit country. Humble and happy people, majestic mountains, enchanting valleys, unending greenery, mystic monasteries, zongs everything there has left a permanent mark in our hearts. Long live Bhutan.

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Raghu's 7 days trip to Thimphu

Our Bhutan vacation was well handled by Mr Hari Prasad of Bhutan online travels and Mr Nadeem of travel triangle. All our requests were catered to professionally and accommodated. Apart from the hotel in Paro where we faced small inconveniences, rest of the trip was really nice. Special thanks to our guide Mr Sonam Dorji and the chauffeur Mr Kinley for accompanying us and making the trip memorable.

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Suraj's 7 days trip to Thimphu

It was an amazing experience booking this trip with Green Zone Destination (GZD). The trip was well organized by Sharmila ji and near to perfect. She took care of everything and was very pro active in all her communications both before the trip and during the trip as well. She ensured that all problems / questions were answered and the trip experience was smooth. For example we were not happy with the food options in one of the hotels and we raised it to Sharmila ji. She immediately escalated the message to the hotel and we were treated with a wide spread of breakfast options in the next morning. The driver was calm and well behaved. The guide was quite knowledgeable. He provided insights / shared tales in all the places we visited. The best part was hiking to Tiger nest monastery. The view was breath taking. Overall very well planned. Kudos to GZD team and Sharmila ji :)

Suraj Kumar Sureka Kolkata

Aniket's 7 days trip to Thimphu

Thank you Sharmila Madam for organizing such a beautiful trip to Bhutan. The hotels you arranged were excellent, and the food was absolutely delicious. Our driver and guide were extremely helpful and made our experience even more enjoyable. While Greenzone Destinations isn't my usual travel agency for Bhutan tours, this trip has been unforgettable, and I am truly grateful for the effort you put into making it special. Thank you once again for creating such lasting memories for us.

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Drakavi's 7 days trip to Thimphu

Great experience.perfectly arrangements from gyan.our tour guide and driver did a great job explaining everything and drove us safely in bhutan . Hotels were very clean . Me and my friends were overwhelmed with the tour. Experience the drive in the mountains .....looking back the landslide

Drakavi Chennai

Nagavignesh's 9 days trip to Thimphu

My trip to Bhutan was absolutely incredible, thanks to Sharmila and Green Zone Destination. The itinerary was seamless, and every detail was perfectly organized. Bhutan’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality made it unforgettable. Sharmila’s professionalism and personal touch truly enhanced the experience. Highly recommended! Nature walks through Phobjika Valley, River rafting through the Mo Chuu river and Hiking the Tiger Nest Monastery

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Antojosm's 6 days trip to Thimphu

The trip was good. Positive things: Accomodation was good, Food was good, Vehicles arrived in time. Guides were OK. Negative things: In our group 4pax were US citizens. We have informed this to the agent a few months before. The agent informed us that they have to pay SDF charges of $100 per day. but not informed about US citizens obtain Visa before arriving in Bhutan. This lead to 4pax denay entry to flight. 2pax arrived to Bhutan after 1 day and another 2 pax arrive after 2days due to this issue. During hike to Tigers nest only 1 guide was avilable for the group of about 25 people and this lead to delays. One of the programme called Live Musium is not worth for the entrance fee of Nu1000 per pax.

Antojosm Paro

Kumar's 8 days trip to Thimphu

Good service provided by Bhutan Online Owner Mr. Hari and his team of Mr. Jimmy (Guide). The guide was very friendly and helpful to make our trip enjoyable. The hotels booked were good with clean rooms. The food options (especially breakfast) in the hotel could have been better. However, food was freshly prepared and hence we preferred it over outside restaurants. Only other issue was during travel from Phuentsholing to Bagdogra on the last day, we asked the driver for a known restaurant option rather than local restaurant. However the driver said those options are only in the town and he could not go there, leading to no lunch stoppage. Would have preferred if our request could have been accomodated as we had ample time.

KUMAR SAURAV Bagdogra

Tarali's 4 days trip to Thimphu

I recently booked a trip to Bhutan with Travel Triangle and was pleased with their overall services, from smooth bookings to helpful support. The first hotel was amazing, but I noticed a decline in quality with the second and third hotels, which was disappointing. Additionally, we missed several main tourist spots, which left me wondering if I missed out on some experiences. That being said, it was still a good trip, and I appreciated the hassle-free planning. The stunning, clean landscapes, the scenic drives, and the chance to try delicious local Bhutanese food were some of the best memories of the trip. Despite some setbacks, it was a memorable journey overall.

Tarali Sarma North east

Ysjayathirtha's 9 days trip to Thimphu

Overall the Trip arrangement is good but need to put good Guide who should know respective place history & significance of monuments & places. In our case the guide was not fully aware of Bhutan History. Visiting Tiger's nest.

Ysjayathirtha Bagdodra

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