SeasonMapBhutan in December
December is one of Bhutan's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 3 destinations average 82/100, led by Paro at 88 — 13°C and 4 rainy days — while Thimphu is cooler at 9°C and scores 82.
#3 of 12 months for Bhutan · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Bhutan in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paro | Trekking hub | 13°C | 14 mm · 4 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Thimphu | Trekking hub | 9°C | 57 mm · 18 days | 82 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Punakha | City | 16°C | 107 mm · 19 days | 77 tier B | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Bhutan in December
- Cranes wintering at Phobjikha · Thimphu · 1 Nov – 20 Feb (usually)