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The best travel time for Bhutan is in early spring and in October and November when the festivals take place. Bhutan is without doubt one of the most special bucket list destinations in the world.
During May, Drugyel Dzong experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). May sits within the rainy season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.
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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).
The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
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