Bhutan · Month comparison

February vs October

October ranks #1 overall vs February at #7. The finest month in Bhutan — crystal air, Himalayan panoramas and autumn festivals in perfect conditions

Punakha Dzong in Bhutan surrounded by blooming peach trees in February

February

#7 of 12 months

Worth considering

Punakha Drubchen festival and the most photogenic dzong in the world — an underrated February gem

  • ↑Punakha Dzong backed by blooming peach trees is one of the great travel photographs
  • ↑Punakha Drubchen (religious festival) — masked dances and ceremonial pageantry in a stunning setting
Bhutan dzong fortress with crystal-clear Himalayan autumn sky and snow peaks

October

#1 of 12 months

Best match

The finest month in Bhutan — crystal air, Himalayan panoramas and autumn festivals in perfect conditions

  • ↑Perfect blue-sky days with Himalayan peaks fully visible; Jomolhari trek at its absolute best
  • ↑Wangdue Phodrang and various dzong tshechus (festivals) add cultural richness
FactorFebruaryOctober
Weather score
6
10
Value score
3
1
Crowd score
3
9
Events score
7
9
Atmosphere
7
10
Avg high temp15°C22°C
Monthly rain26mm68mm
Daily sunshine7.5hrs7hrs

February trade-offs

  • ↓Still cold at higher elevations and in Thimphu
  • ↓Punakha Tshechu (festival) draws small but growing crowds — book accommodation ahead

October trade-offs

  • ↓Most expensive time of year alongside April; accommodation fills fast
  • ↓High season brings the most tourists Bhutan sees — dzongs can feel busy
See all 12 months for Bhutan →February in detail →October in detail →
Scores compare months within Bhutan. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →