Bhutan Capital
Best time to visit Thimphu
Go inApril and October
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Combine with Paro and Punakha.
See Thimphu on the globeThimphu month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 12°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Good | 14°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Good | 17°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| April | Good | 20°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| May | Good | 23°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Good | 24°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Good | 25°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Good | 25°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Good | 23°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Thimphu Tsechu |
| October | Great | 21°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Thimphu Tsechu |
| November | Good | 17°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| December | Good | 14°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Thimphu
- Sep–Oct🕯️ Thimphu TsechuMasked dances at the dzong.
Good to know
- Flights to Thimphu are usually cheapest in June–September and December–February. The catch: June–September are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in March–April and October–November, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in June–September.
Thimphu is one of the only capitals in the world without traffic lights.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Thimphu?
The best time to visit Thimphu is April and October. Combine with Paro and Punakha.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Thimphu?
Flights are usually cheapest in June–September and December–February, when demand is lowest.
When is Thimphu busiest?
Thimphu is busiest in March–April and October–November.
What is the weather like in Thimphu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C, and January the coolest at 12°C. The wettest period is May–September.
More places in Bhutan
- Paro best in Apr and Oct
Nearby destinations
- Lhasa, China best in Apr–May
- Dhaka, Bangladesh best in Nov–Feb
- Kathmandu, Nepal best in Oct–Mar
- Varanasi, India best in Nov–Feb
- Bagan, Myanmar best in Nov–Jan
- Naypyidaw, Myanmar best in Dec–Jan