Bhutan Weather 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℉)
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.
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 |
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 |