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Jakar in August

Avoid month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Bhutan overall
Prices
Low
Bhutan overall

Verdict

AvoidBhutan month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • JakarHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bhutan overall
Low
Prices · Bhutan overall
Low

Bhutan overall: Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 9

    Apr: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Apr: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Apr: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Apr: 1

August: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across Bhutan: Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.

April: Inside Jakar's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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