Weather in January in Bhutan
Considering a trip to Bhutan this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Bhutan in January?
January in Bhutan generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Paro to 9°C in Wangdiphodrang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Wangdiphodrang and -8°C in Paro. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Bhutan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.To explore the conditions in Bhutan in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Paro with an average of 42 mm to high snow/rainfall in Punākha with 139 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Bhutan climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Bhutan?
Thimphu
In January Thimphu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Bhutan?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Bhutan with often poor weather in Thimphu.
Generally speaking, April, October and November provide unpleasant weather in Thimphu.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Bhutan.
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