Thimphu in February

Cold; Losar dates close shops.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatRhododendrons start; festival season begins.
• AprilGreatWarm days, clear; busy with festivals.
• OctoberGreatClear, best month; festival crowds, book early.
• NovemberGreatDry and clear; cooler nights.

• ThimphuHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 3 days
• Western valleys, Bhutan · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haacool

  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.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Losar (Bhutanese New Year) check

  Moves; Feb or Mar · Nationwide

  Shops and offices close for days; families travel.

• The King's birthday

  21 Feb · Nationwide

  Public holiday; events in the capital.

• Losar, Bhutanese New Year

  Mid-Feb or Mar (check)

  Shops and offices close for days; families travel; some restaurants shut.

Crowds · Bhutan overall

Low

Prices · Bhutan overall

Low

Bhutan overall: Still cold; Losar and Punakha festival; cranes in Phobjikha.

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

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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