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Lhuentse in January

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

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Bhutan overall
Prices
Low
Bhutan overall

Verdict

MixedBhutan month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Nov (cool, festival season)). 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
  • LhuentseHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 5 days

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 Lhuentse, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Oct: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5 (better)

    Oct: 9

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Oct: High

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Oct: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Oct: 1

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

October: Inside Lhuentse's best window: Oct–Nov (cool, festival season).

Lhuentse: 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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