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Khuruthang in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Cold nights, clear days; Punakha is mild; some high roads icy.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Low
Bhutan overall
Prices
Low
Bhutan overall

Verdict

MixedBhutan month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Cold nights, clear days; Punakha is mild; some high roads icy.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • KhuruthangHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 1 day

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bhutan overall
Low
Prices · Bhutan overall
Low

Bhutan overall: Cold nights, clear days; Punakha is mild; some high roads icy.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 1 (better)

    Mar: 4

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 1

January: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Bhutan: Cold nights, clear days; Punakha is mild; some high roads icy.

March: Inside Khuruthang's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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