When to go · Jakar
Jakar in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, strong winds).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Bhutan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bhutan overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, strong winds).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- JakarHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bhutan overall
- Low
- Prices · Bhutan overall
- Low
Bhutan overall: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jakar, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Dec: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 5
Apr: 5
Crowds
Dec: Low
Apr: High
Prices
Dec: Low
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 1
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very cold, strong winds).
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 coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings