Best Time to Visit Paro: Paro Weather, Climate and Temperature

Paro in spring begins to warm up and you can expect a little rain to ease the dry weather brought by winter. In March, the precipitation is 54 mm and the average temperature is 9.9 °C/49.8 °F with the highest goes up to 15.9°C/60.6°F and the lowest drops to 3.9°C/39°F. In April, the precipitation is 97 mm and the average temperature is 13.1 °C/55.6 °F with the highest being 18.8°C /65.8°F and the lowest being 7.4°C /45.3°F. In May, though it is still spring, Paro has shown some signs of summer. The rainfall surges to 174 mm and the average temperature is 13.1 °C/55.6 °F with the highest being 18.8°C /65.8°F and the lowest being 7.4°C /45.3°F.

What to Wear & Pack: Warm coat (in May can change to light coat) and sweater, long pants, comfortable shoes. Sunglasses and hat in March and April and light raincoat in May.

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Kyichu Lhakhang in Spring

Summer is the rainy season of Paro, so there will be many rainy days and overall it is cool although the temperature goes up a little. In June, there is an obvious increase in rainfall, which reaches 346 mm. The average temperature is 17.3°C/67.1°F. Sometimes it will get to 21.4°C /70.5°F or 13.3°C/63.1°F. In July, the rainfall stays ample, which is 428 mm. The average temperature is 18.2°C /64.8°F. In August, it is still rainy and hot with a monthly rainfall of 331 mm and average temperature of 17.8°C /64°F.

What to Wear & Pack: T-shirt and a light coat in case it gets cold at night or on rainy days. Long pants and long skirts (Bhutan is a religious country, so clothes like short skirts are not recommended), comfortable shoes. Sunglasses and raincoat or umbrella.

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Taktsang Monastery in Summer

Autumn is one of the best seasons to visit Paro when Paro valley is painted yellow by the nature. In September there is still much rainfall (250 mm) but also many sunny days. The average temperature is 16.9°C/62.4°F with the highest being 21°C/69.8°F and the lowest being 12.9°C /55.2°F. In October, there is clearly more sunshine with only 85 mm rainfall. The average temperature is comfortable 13.7°C/56.7°F but in November, it drops to 9.2°C/48.6°F and the minimal temperature is only 2.9°C/37.2°F.

What to Wear & Pack: Warm sweater and coat, especially in November. Long pants and long skirts, comfortable shoes. Light raincoat in September and sunglasses and hat in October and November. As the weather gets dry, you can pack some facial cream and hand cream.

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Paro Valley in Autumn

Paro in winter has clear days and low temperature. It can get really chilly on windy days. It rains little and snows sometimes in January or February. In December, the rainfall drops to only 4 mm. The average temperature is 6.2°C/43.2°F but the lowest temperature is only -0.2°C/31.6°F. January is the coldest month with a rainfall of 13 mm and an average temperature of 5°C/41°F. Weather in February is similar to January. The monthly precipitation is 23 mm and the average temperature is 6.5°C/43.7°F.

What to Wear & Pack: Sweater and down-coat is a must, fleece jacket, scarf and gloves, warm shoes, sunglasses, and don’t forget the facial cream and hand cream to protect your skin from the dry weather.

Paro Airport Covered in Snow

1. Book Your Bhutan Tour in Advance

Air tickets and hotels would be quite tense during peak tourist seasons from March to June and September to October. Thus, you are high suggested to confirm your Bhutan travel months earlier. Afterwards, we will take some time to help you apply for Bhutan Visa and book your flight ticket and hotels in Bhutan.

2. Worry Free of High Altitude Sickness

Though Bhutan is located in south side of the Himalayas and mountains covers large area in Bhutan, most places tourist will visit are valleys at lower elevation. You don’t need to worry about the high altitude sickness during your Bhutan trip. If you are going to places at high altitudes, you are suggested to acclimatize yourself in lower altitude areas first, have a good rest, keep warm and follow the advice from tour guide.
We list some elevations of major destination for your conference:
Paro twon (alt: 2,250m) / Paro Airport (alt: 2,200m)
Thimphu (alt: 2,500m) / Punakha (alt: 1,300m)

3. Packing and Dressing During Your Bhutan Trip

With great altitudinal variations, Bhutan has a mixed climate and weather in various areas. So tourists should pack and dress properly and accordingly. Also Bhutan is a religious country full of monasteries, Dzongs (fortresses) and sacred religious sites, therefore, long pants and long sleeved tops should be worn to show respect while visiting those places. You can dress in layers, easy to put on and off. Warm clothes are needed for winter travel and high-altitude areas. As for trekking, a pair of comfortable and durable shoes is recommended.

Paro Airport

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Choosing a right gateway to Bhutan is another priority and Nepal is the most popular option with just 1 hour’ air travel to Paro. First-time visitors are advised to spend about 1 week in visiting Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, three best destinations in Bhutan to sense the local culture and history, and meet the serene nature along the transfer journey. Distinctive dzongs, temples and museums will help you know more about Bhutan. With extra time, you can extend Bhutan trip further to Phobijikha, Trongsa, Haa and more destinations. More about Bhutan Trip Planning >>

Paro is usually a small part of Bhutan trip. Bhutan has so much to explore and we can customize your trip to Bhutan as you require. It can be a classic itinerary or in-depth travel, combine both nature and culture. Choose a budget or luxury tour package to meet your needs. Destinations can also be adjusted according to your interests.

Traveling with Himalayas Discovery, you are assured to use our high-quality travel services, including vehicles, professional tour guide and experienced driver, well-organized itinerary, assistance of visa and permits application and other travel related services. We will settle all arrangements in advance to make sure you always enjoy a worry-free journey.

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