Bhutan

Bhutan Weather in March

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

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Thimphu Paro Punākha Wangdiphodrang

Are you planning a trip a to Bhutan in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bhutan in March

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Drugyel Dzong at 7°C (45°F) to pleasant in Thimphu at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Thimphu and -5°C (23°F) in Drugyel Dzong.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Thimphu with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Punākha with 237 mm (9.3 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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Bhutan?

Temperature range in Bhutan (March)

Precipitation variation in Bhutan (March)

Thimphu

In March Thimphu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Thimphu →

Drugyel Dzong

In March Drugyel Dzong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Drugyel Dzong →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Thimphu 19°C (66°F) 4°C (39°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Paro 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Punākha 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Wangdiphodrang 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 219 mm (8.6 in)
Drugyel Dzong 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

Bhutan weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bhutan in March?

Expect perfect weather across Bhutan in March. The popular destination of Thimphu averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Bhutan in March?

Average temperatures in Bhutan during March range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Thimphu.

Does Bhutan get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Bhutan. Thimphu averages only about 21 mm (0.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Bhutan?

In our opinion, March is one of the best times to visit Bhutan, but the weather is often poor 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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