Bhutan

Bhutan Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bhutan in April.

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Thimphu Paro Punākha Wangdiphodrang

Planning a trip to Bhutan this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Bhutan in April

Bhutan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Drugyel Dzong at 10°C (50°F) to warm in Thimphu at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Thimphu and -1°C (30°F) in Drugyel Dzong.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bhutan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thimphu with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Punākha with 222 mm (8.7 in).

Explore Bhutan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bhutan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Thimphu)

January15°C (59°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April23°C (73°F) May25°C (77°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October24°C (75°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bhutan in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bhutan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bhutan

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Bhutan?

Temperature range in Bhutan (April)

Precipitation variation in Bhutan (April)

Thimphu

In April Thimphu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Thimphu →

Drugyel Dzong

In April Drugyel Dzong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Drugyel Dzong →

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In our records: Bhutan April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Bhutan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in Bhutan brought 290 mm (11 in) in Thimphu on April 14, 1994.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bhutan in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Thimphu 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Paro 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Punākha 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 222 mm (8.7 in)
Wangdiphodrang 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Drugyel Dzong 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Bhutan weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bhutan in April?

Expect perfect weather across Bhutan in April. The popular destination of Thimphu averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Bhutan in April?

Average temperatures in Bhutan during April range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Thimphu.

Does Bhutan get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Thimphu averages just 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Bhutan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Bhutan?

In our opinion, April is one of the best times to visit Bhutan, but the weather is often unpleasant in Thimphu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Thimphu.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Bhutan.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Bhutan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Bhutan.

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