SeasonMapParo weather in December
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December in Paro: cool, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Paro · #188 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Paro climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.9 cm / 1.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paro in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paro's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherParo's best weather comes in April, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Paro in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Sustainable Development Fee
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyEvery visitor pays a nightly Sustainable Development Fee on top of flights, rooms and guide, and it is the single number that decides whether a trip here happens. Check the current rate before you plan around it. Source ↗
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Daylight, visual-only flights
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyFlights in and out are flown on sight in daylight only, by a small number of certified crews, with further restrictions on windy afternoons. Delays and cancellations are ordinary here, so never book a tight onward connection. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Paro — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Paro?
Paro in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Paro?
- December in Paro: cool, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Paro on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Paro in December?
- In December, Paro averages a daily high of 12.7°C and a low of 5.7°C, with about 14.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paro in December?
- Paro has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in December.
- Does it snow in Paro in December?
- Paro sees roughly 3.9 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — December
Within 300 km: Thimphu's Cranes wintering at Phobjikha around 1 Nov – 20 Feb, and Lhasa's Ganden Ngamchoe butter lamps around 25 Nov – 31 Dec.