When to go · Tsimasham
Tsimasham in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–May). Across Bhutan: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- Bhutan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bhutan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–May). Across Bhutan: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- TsimashamHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 2 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 Tsimasham, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 2 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Dec: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 1
December: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov, Mar–May). Across Bhutan: Cold but sunny; National Day on the 17th; best Dochula views.
March: Inside Tsimasham's best window: Oct–Nov, Mar–May.
Tsimasham: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings