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Bhutan in August
August is still wet, with cloud on most passes and slow driving on the main highways. Some travellers like the empty dzongs and green fields, and Indian families on school breaks still come by road. Expect leeches on forest trails and slippery steps at Taktsang. Rates stay low. Keep a flexible itinerary and check road conditions each morning; check current status before you travel.
Photo: Christopher J. Fynn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for August
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Thimphu
A capital without traffic lights, run from a dzong
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Paro
Bhutan's front door, with the Tiger's Nest on its cliff
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Phuentsholing
Bhutan's road door from India, a gate away from Jaigaon
Trips
Trips at their best in August
No published trip peaks in August
We still plan Bhutan in August where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Bhutan in August, answered
Is August a good time to visit Bhutan?
August is still wet, with cloud on most passes and slow driving on the main highways. Some travellers like the empty dzongs and green fields, and Indian families on school breaks still come by road. Expect leeches on forest trails and slippery steps at Taktsang. Rates stay low. Keep a flexible itinerary and check road conditions each morning; check current status before you travel.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in August?
Thimphu 15 to 25 °C, heavy rain. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Bhutan in August?
We suggest Thimphu, Paro, Phuentsholing. Carry a light rain jacket and shoes with grip for Taktsang.