SeasonMapBhutan in January
January is Bhutan's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 3 destinations average 78/100, led by Paro at 84 — 12°C and 6 rainy days — while Thimphu is cooler at 9°C and scores 79.
#5 of 12 months for Bhutan · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Bhutan in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paro | Trekking hub | 12°C | 21 mm · 6 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 2 | Thimphu | Trekking hub | 9°C | 58 mm · 19 days | 79 tier B | — |
| 3 | Punakha | City | 13°C | 132 mm · 20 days | 71 tier B | — |
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 January 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 January
- Cranes wintering at Phobjikha · Thimphu · 1 Nov – 20 Feb (usually)