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Bhutan Weather in February

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

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Thimphu Paro Punākha Wangdiphodrang

Planning a journey to Bhutan this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Bhutan in February

The weather in Bhutan in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Drugyel Dzong at 4°C (39°F) to mild in Thimphu at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Thimphu and -9°C (16°F) in Drugyel Dzong.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Thimphu with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Punākha with 189 mm (7.4 in).

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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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Bhutan?

Temperature range in Bhutan (February)

Precipitation variation in Bhutan (February)

Thimphu

In February Thimphu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Thimphu →

Drugyel Dzong

In February Drugyel Dzong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Drugyel Dzong →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Thimphu 17°C (63°F) 0°C (32°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Paro 7°C (45°F) -6°C (21°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Punākha 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Wangdiphodrang 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Drugyel Dzong 4°C (39°F) -9°C (16°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Bhutan weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bhutan in February?

In February, Bhutan generally has pleasant weather conditions. Thimphu sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Bhutan in February?

Thimphu averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

Does Bhutan get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Bhutan. Thimphu averages only about 10 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Bhutan?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Bhutan due to the typically poor weather 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.

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We have much more information about the climate in Bhutan.

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