When to go · Punakha
Punakha in November
Great month. Inside Punakha's best window: Oct–Apr.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Bhutan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Bhutan overall
Verdict
Inside Punakha's best window: Oct–Apr.
Is another month better than November?
No other month rates higher than November for Punakha in this guide.
Weather in November
- PunakhaHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 6 days
- Western valleys, Bhutan · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haabest weather
Punakha (1,200 m) stays mild in winter while Thimphu (2,300 m) drops below freezing at night; October–November gives the clearest Himalayan views.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bhutan overall
- Medium
- Prices · Bhutan overall
- Medium
Bhutan overall: Clear and crisp; crane festival in Gangtey; cold nights.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Punakha, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Nov: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Nov: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 6
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 0
November: Inside Punakha's best window: Oct–Apr.
January: Inside Punakha's best window: Oct–Apr.
Punakha: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings