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Bhutan in April

Great month. Warm, flowering valleys; Paro Tshechu in some years; hazier views.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
High
Bhutan
Prices
High
Bhutan

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Bhutan

Warm, flowering valleys; Paro Tshechu in some years; hazier views.

Is another month better than April?

No other month rates higher than April for Bhutan in this guide.

Weather in April

  • Western valleys · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haabest weather

    Punakha (1,200 m) stays mild in winter while Thimphu (2,300 m) drops below freezing at night; October–November gives the clearest Himalayan views.

  • Central valleys · Bumthang, Trongsa, Phobjikha (Gangtey)best weather

    Colder and higher; black-necked cranes winter in Phobjikha from late October to February.

  • Southern foothills · Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkharhot

    Subtropical and very wet in the monsoon; the land gateways to India.

  • High treks · Jomolhari, Druk Path, Snowman, Layafine

    Passes above 4,500 m hold snow in winter; October is the prime trekking month.

  • Central Bhutan: Central Bhutan valleys · Bumthang districtOct

    Mild, clear; ideal for trekking and festivals.

  • Eastern Bhutan: Eastern Bhutan · Trashigang, Samdrup Jongkhar, Tashiyangtsebest weather

    Monsoon peaks July–August; October–November offers clear skies.

  • Thimphu19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bajothang22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days
  • Damphu24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Dewathang0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gedu24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Gelephu31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jakar18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Khoma21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Khuruthang25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lhuentse20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mebisa25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 11 rain days
  • Mongar22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Phobjikha15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Punakha22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Samdrup Jongkhar28 °C (82 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tashiyangtse22 °C (72 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Trashigang22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days
  • Trongsa20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tsimasham24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ura20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Wamrong25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Paro Tshechu big impact

    Mar–Apr (lunar, check 2027 dates)

    The biggest spring festival: masked dances and the giant thangka unveiled at dawn on the last day; Paro sold out.

  • Spring festival season check

    Varies by district · Thimphu

    Masked dances and crowds; book ahead.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bhutan
High
Prices · Bhutan
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bhutan, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Great

    Mar: Great

  • Crowds

    Apr: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 2

    Mar: 4

April: Warm, flowering valleys; Paro Tshechu in some years; hazier views.

March: Spring starts, rhododendrons; Paro Tshechu in some years.

Bhutan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in April

Rated best or good this month

  • Western valleys

    Best weather of the year (Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haa)

  • Central valleys

    Best weather of the year (Bumthang, Trongsa, Phobjikha (Gangtey))

  • Thimphu

    Warm days, clear; busy with festivals.

  • Bajothang

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

  • Damphu

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

  • Gedu

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

  • Gelephu

    Best months: Oct–Apr (dry, cooler)

  • Jakar

    Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct

  • Khoma

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

  • Khuruthang

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

  • Mebisa

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

  • Mongar

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov