Seasons and weather in Bhutan

Yeshey Wangchuk
3 min readAug 11, 2023

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Bhutan is one of the blessed country to have seasonal variations that makes the climate in Bhutan magical and a perfect place for destination. Spring, summer, autum and winter at any season, Bhutan offers unique changes and beauty to the travelers.

Spring ..

The best season to visit Bhutan is during spring months where the valleys are green and its the time where different festivels starts on different locations or districts. This is the period of the year when the Druk Capital embraces a new outlook and usher life across the country.

Bhutanese valleys and plains at greater height enjoys pleasant climatic conditions while it’s spring in Bhutan.The clear sky and the hymalayan peaks simply with beautiful snowfall.

Summer..

Summer in Bhutan falls between the months of June till mid-September. During these months, Bhutan experiences the most amount of rainfall, which helps its agriculture sustain roughly.

Why you should visit in monsoon, you can see the places more relaxed and speak to the locals and get to know more about the culture and traditions of their communities and it also gives clear perfect views of the Himalayan Mountains and influx of birds and animals.The precipitation during these months creates some of the most stunning and dramatic landscapes, accompanied by lush greens, low cloud cover, and narrow unfolding valleys.Additionally, travelers can also expect to witness a multitude of rainbows while travelling to the valleys every day.

Autumn..

The autumn season that repaints Bhutan with its prismatic colours, Starting with the month of September, autumn or fall in Bhutan is an extremely merry affair. This is the season that animates the entire country into a dreamland. This is the season that shows how life continues even after shedding its colours and vibrancy.

If you want to revel in the true beauty of Bhutan, and how the Land of Druks embrace life in all forms, you must plan a trip to this country during autumn or fall season. As this season takes the entire country in its grip, it gives birth to an amazing as well as pristine outlook that can soothe away all the weariness of life.

Winter..

if you happen to visit Bhutan during winters, you would surely fall in love with winters. Bhutan or the ‘Land of Thunder Dragons’ experience a series of contrasting climatic as well as atmospheric changes during this season.

These are some of the places in Bhutan that you must visit in winter if you want to experience the country’s rich culture and pristine natural beauty. With clear skies and mountain views, winter in Bhutan is a great time to experience nature.

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