Climate and Clothing for Bhutan

However, Climate and Clothing for Bhutan are Hard to generalize since Bhutan's weather is challenging to explain pivotally. The Himalayan climate of Bhutan varies enormously from one region to another. It goes with the altitude and can also reach extremes of heat and cold within 24 hours at any given altitude since the climate of Bhutan varies from semi-tropical to alpine. As a result, every 1,000 m height increase, the temperature drops about 7 degrees Celsius. Trekking Trail Nepal, this Climate and Clothing for Bhutan, gives you information about what kind of clothes you should pack for Bhutan.

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Bhutan has four seasons as Nepal, while the temperature is not the same everywhere, even in the same season.

Spring: March, April, and May

Summer: June, July, and August

Autumn: September, October, and November

Winter: December, January, and February

Southwards, closer to India, the climate is tropical in the monsoon season. The weather is hot and humid in the summer and cool in winter. The temperature may range from 15 Degree Celsius in the winter to 30-degree Celsius in summer. The monsoon rains are usually heavy. Winters can be a good time to visit the lower parts, but the high areas are still covers in snow, and you can freeze. The center has a sub-tropical climate. Valley of Punakha, Wangdi Phodrang, Mongar, Tashigang, and Lhuntshi enjoy a semi-tropical atmosphere with freezing winters. While Ha Valey, Paro, Thimpu, Tongs, and Bumthang have a much harsher climate, including occasional snowfalls in winter.

While northern parts of Bhutan, where the high Himalayas touch up to 7,000m. weather conditions are more like the Arctic. In summer climate here is rough, with monsoon rains and heavy snowfalls in winter that block the passes leading into the central valleys. At the same time, the eastern part of Bhutan is always warmer than the west.

TEMPERATURE OF BHUTAN

In Thimphu, the temperature ranges from -2.5°C in January to 25°C in summer with a rainfall of 100mm. Yet in the high Himalayas area, the average temperature may stay between 0°C in winter to10°C in summer and seems like an average rainfall of 350mm per year.

In all other valleys, mid-November to mid-March are dry. However, on these daytime temperatures of 16-18 C (60-65 F), the sun is shining. By contrast, the evening and early mornings are cold, with nighttime temperatures falling below freezing.

Spring lasts from mid-March to the beginning of June, with temperatures warming gradually to 27-29 C (80-86 F) by the day and 18 C (64 F) at night.

CLOTHING FOR BHUTAN

The best times to visit Bhutan are spring; March, April, May, and autumn; September, October, and November. When the weather is warm, dry, and sunny but always throw in a couple of warm clothes into your backpack when you travel to Bhutan regardless of any season or weather forecast.

Trekking Trail Nepal's advice for men and women alike would be to concentrate on trekking or outdoor clothing and relatively lightweight but sturdy walking shoes. In addition, wear long sleeves and pants and use a good insect or mosquito repellent.

Light wool is an excellent choice to wear against your skin as it naturally helps regulate your body temperature. It keeps you warm in the cold, wicks away moisture when it is hot, and does not retain odors - even after prolonged wear. Good sunglasses and sunhat are a must and take plenty of sunscreens.