Bhutan
Bhutan in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Bhutan in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Bhutan in May?
- Phuntsholing is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in May; Jakar is the coolest at 20°C (68°F).
Warmest
31°
Phuntsholing
Coolest
20°
Jakar
Driest
80 mm
Paro
Across Bhutan, May highs run from 20°C (68°F) (Jakar) to 31°C (87°F) (Phuntsholing). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer than April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Thimphu, Paro, and Jakar.
Best places in Bhutan in May
79 
Thimphu
Thimphu · Bhutan
22° / 12° 81 mm May
79
Paro
Paro · Bhutan
23° / 12° 80 mm May
71
Jakar
Bumthang District · Bhutan
20° / 10° 103 mm May
65
Punakha
Punakha · Bhutan
29° / 15° 125 mm May
61
Samdrup Jongkhar
Samdrup Jongkhar · Bhutan
30° / 21° 423 mm May
54
Phuntsholing
Chukha · Bhutan
31° / 22° 384 mm May
52
Gelyephug
Sarpang · Bhutan
31° / 22° 419 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trongsa | 23° | 13° | 96 mm | — | 80 |
| Thimphu | 22° | 12° | 81 mm | — | 79 |
| Paro | 23° | 12° | 80 mm | — | 79 |
| Mongar | 25° | 15° | 110 mm | — | 78 |
| Tsirang | 25° | 16° | 194 mm | — | 77 |
| Pemagatshel | 26° | 18° | 186 mm | — | 77 |
| Tashigang | 28° | 18° | 134 mm | — | 73 |
| Tsimasham | 21° | 12° | 186 mm | — | 73 |
| Jakar | 20° | 10° | 103 mm | — | 71 |
| Wangdue Phodrang | 29° | 18° | 118 mm | — | 67 |
| Punakha | 29° | 15° | 125 mm | — | 65 |
| Samtse | 30° | 22° | 432 mm | — | 62 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | 30° | 21° | 423 mm | — | 61 |
| Phuntsholing | 31° | 22° | 384 mm | — | 54 |
| Sarpang | 31° | 22° | 334 mm | — | 54 |
| Gelyephug | 31° | 22° | 419 mm | — | 52 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Bhutan in May?
Average daytime highs range from 20° in Jakar to 31° in Phuntsholing.