Bhutan
Bhutan in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Bhutan in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Bhutan in March?
- Gelyephug is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (84°F) in March; Jakar is the coolest at 15°C (59°F).
Warmest
29°
Gelyephug
Coolest
15°
Jakar
Driest
30 mm
Thimphu
Across Bhutan, March highs run from 15°C (59°F) (Jakar) to 29°C (84°F) (Gelyephug). On average it is 3.5 °C (6 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Punakha, Samdrup Jongkhar, and Thimphu.
Best places in Bhutan in March
96 
Punakha
Punakha · Bhutan
23° / 9° 44 mm Mar
95
Samdrup Jongkhar
Samdrup Jongkhar · Bhutan
27° / 16° 89 mm Mar
79
Thimphu
Thimphu · Bhutan
17° / 5° 30 mm Mar
84
Phuntsholing
Chukha · Bhutan
29° / 18° 69 mm Mar
82
Paro
Paro · Bhutan
18° / 5° 38 mm Mar
83
Gelyephug
Sarpang · Bhutan
29° / 18° 69 mm Mar
70
Jakar
Bumthang District · Bhutan
15° / 5° 34 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punakha | 23° | 9° | 44 mm | — | 96 |
| Tashigang | 22° | 11° | 41 mm | — | 96 |
| Wangdue Phodrang | 24° | 12° | 48 mm | — | 96 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | 27° | 16° | 89 mm | — | 95 |
| Pemagatshel | 22° | 12° | 68 mm | — | 94 |
| Samtse | 27° | 18° | 80 mm | — | 93 |
| Tsirang | 21° | 11° | 51 mm | — | 92 |
| Mongar | 20° | 11° | 48 mm | — | 89 |
| Sarpang | 28° | 17° | 61 mm | — | 89 |
| Phuntsholing | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | — | 84 |
| Gelyephug | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | — | 83 |
| Paro | 18° | 5° | 38 mm | — | 82 |
| Trongsa | 18° | 7° | 40 mm | — | 82 |
| Thimphu | 17° | 5° | 30 mm | — | 79 |
| Jakar | 15° | 5° | 34 mm | — | 70 |
| Tsimasham | 15° | 5° | 69 mm | — | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Bhutan in March?
Average daytime highs range from 15° in Jakar to 29° in Gelyephug.