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Bhutan Weather in December

The temperature of Bhutan in December drops a lot. It is very cold in the north, and cool in the south. The average highest temperature is 16℃(60.8℉), the average lowest temperature is 3℃(37.4℉). The climate is very dry. The important National Day Festival is during December too, which means you can take part in the celebration to feel the cheerful atmosphere if you travel to Bhutan in December.
The hottest cities in Bhutan in December:
Samdrup Jongkhar: 28℃(82.5℉); Phuntsholing: 28℃(82.5℉); Gelephu: 28℃(82.5℉)
The coolest cities in Bhutan in December:
Bumthang: -16℃(3.2℉); Thimphu: -14℃(6.8℉); Punakha: -14℃(6.8℉)

Averages for Bhutan Weather in  December

High Temperature
16°C (60.8°F)
Low Temperature
3°C (37.4°F)
Rainfall
6 mm (0.2 in)
Sunrise
06:34 ~ 06:51
Sunset
17:07 ~ 17:18




December Temperatures in Bhutan


What to Wear

It’s very cold in the north of Bhutan in December, you should wear sweater and jacket during the daytime, winter pants and thick overcoat at night. However, the weather of the south is almost warm. You can wear T-shirt and dress in the day, and long-sleeve shirt or thin coat for nighttime.

 
December Travel Guide – Where to Go & Tips
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If you want to travel in Bhutan in December, you can see the celebration ceremony of the Bhutan National Day in Thimphu. All the people gather at the square in the center of Thimphu City. With the ceremony beginning, the statue of the first king is moved out. They the royalties hold the praying ceremony and you can see the performance of Bhutan’s armies, police forces and guardians. After that, you can enjoy the traditional singing and dancing of Bhutan which is very interesting. Except the grant celebration, Thimphu is also a good place for travelling. Such as: the National Memorial Chorten which is the symbol building of Thimphu; Takin Zoo in which you can see the strange country animal of Bhutan; Tashi Chhoe Dzong which is the cultural center of Bhutan; Post Office in which you can make your own stamps; and Buddha Viewpoint in which you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Thimphu Valley. Of course, the famous spectacle temple Taktsang Lhakhang and Dochula Pass in which you can admire Himalayas are also worth visiting.


December Weather of Major Bhutan Cities
December
Temperature Sunrise / Sunset Humidity
(%)
High Low
Bumthang
14°C/ 57.2°F 2°C / 35.6°F 07:25/ 17:32 4
Gelephu
23°C / 73.4°F 13°C / 55.4°F 07:20/ 18:07 4
Jakar
33°C / 91.4°F 22°C / 71.6°F 07:56/ 17:38 9
Mongar
20°C / 68°F 15°C / 59°F 07:45/ 18:30 3
Paro
29°C / 84.2°F 14°C / 57.2°F 07:08/ 18:13 2
Phuntsholing
22°C / 71.6°F 13°C / 55.4°F 07:23/ 18:22 3
Punakha
31°C / 87.8°F
23°C / 73.4°F 07:41/ 18:34 9
Samdrup Jongkhar
30°C / 86°F 22°C / 71.6°F 06:51/ 17:35 7
Thimphu
26°C / 78.8°F 17°C / 62.6°F 06:58/ 17:36 2
Trongsa
19°C / 66.2°F   4°C / 39.2°F 07:44/ 17:48 7