Bhutan in March

Spring starts, rhododendrons; Paro Tshechu in some years.

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

• 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)fine

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

• Southern foothills · Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkharbest weather

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

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

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

• Central Bhutan: Central Bhutan valleys · Bumthang districtMay

  Mild, clear; ideal for trekking and festivals.

• Central Bhutan: Higher altitudes · Ura valleyFeb

  Cold, possible snow; good for winter scenery if prepared.

• Eastern Bhutan: Eastern Bhutan · Trashigang, Samdrup Jongkhar, Tashiyangtsefine

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

• Thimphu16 °C (61 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain days
• Bajothang18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain days
• Damphu21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain days
• Dewathang0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 0 rain days
• Gedu20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 5 rain days
• Gelephu28 °C (82 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 7 rain days
• Jakar12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain days
• Khoma17 °C (63 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 5 rain days
• Khuruthang22 °C (72 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 4 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 4 rain days
• Lhuentse16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
• Mebisa22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 7 rain days
• Mongar19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain days
• Phobjikha12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Punakha18 °C (64 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
• Samdrup Jongkhar25 °C (77 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 6 rain days
• Tashiyangtse18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Trashigang18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
• Trongsa17 °C (63 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain days
• Tsimasham22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 6 rain days
• Ura17 °C (63 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 5 rain days
• Wamrong22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain days

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.

• Losar (Bhutanese New Year) and Punakha Drubchen/Tshechu

  Feb–Mar (lunar)

  Family holidays; Punakha festival fills the valley's hotels.

• 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.

• Losar, Bhutanese New Year

  Mid-Feb or Mar (check) · Thimphu

  Shops and offices close for days; families travel; some restaurants shut.

Crowds · Bhutan

Medium

Prices · Bhutan

Medium

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Rated best or good this month

• Western valleys

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

• Southern foothills

  Best weather of the year (Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkhar)

• Thimphu

  Rhododendrons start; festival season begins.

• Bajothang

  Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

• Damphu

  Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

• Dewathang

  Best months: Oct–Mar

• Gedu

  Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

• Gelephu

  Best months: Oct–Apr (dry, cooler)

• 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