When to go · Jakar
Jakar, month by month
The best months for Jakar: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, strong winds).5 °C (41 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, strong winds).7 °C (45 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 4 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Spring starts, rhododendrons; Paro Tshechu in some years.12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Jakar's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Jakar's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 4 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Monsoon begins: cloud, leeches, landslides; flights delayed.20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Wettest month; roads blocked; Haa summer festival for the committed.18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberGreatInside Jakar's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.16 °C (61 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Jakar's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Clear and crisp; crane festival in Gangtey; cold nights.9 °C (48 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 4 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, strong winds).5 °C (41 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 5 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jakar, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 0
April: Inside Jakar's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Jakar's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Jakar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.