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Bhutan in May
May stays pleasant, with more rain in the second half as the monsoon approaches. Jacaranda flowers around Punakha Dzong and the valleys turn green as rice is transplanted. Crowds fall from April and some hotels offer shoulder rates. Haa and Bumthang are fresh and quiet. Flights can be delayed by afternoon cloud, so keep a buffer day before an onward connection.
Photo: Christopher J. Fynn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for May
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Haa
Over Chele La to a quiet valley of white and black temples
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Bumthang (Jakar)
Four valleys of temples, buckwheat and yathra wool
Photo: Christopher J. Fynn · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
Punakha
The old capital where two rivers meet below the dzong
Trips
Trips at their best in May
No published trip peaks in May
We still plan Bhutan in May 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 May, answered
Is May a good time to visit Bhutan?
May stays pleasant, with more rain in the second half as the monsoon approaches. Jacaranda flowers around Punakha Dzong and the valleys turn green as rice is transplanted. Crowds fall from April and some hotels offer shoulder rates. Haa and Bumthang are fresh and quiet. Flights can be delayed by afternoon cloud, so keep a buffer day before an onward connection.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in May?
Thimphu 11 to 23 °C, showers begin. 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 May?
We suggest Haa, Bumthang (Jakar), Punakha. Leave a spare day before any international flight out of Paro.