Experience Monsoon in Bhutan Like Never Before

Bhutan during the rainy season is something we all should see at least once. When the rains come in June and stay until September, you'll watch the country change. Everything becomes super green - the green that makes you stop and look.

The good thing about monsoon in Bhutan is that it's not like those heavy rains that never stop. Yes, it does rain, but typically for brief periods. Then the sun appears again, mist appears from the valleys, and all is fresh and clean. You'll catch a whiff of how good the air smells - fresh and clean like nowhere else.

We are aware that there are rice fields everywhere, but in the monsoon, they seem like large mirrors reflecting the sky. Small waterfalls become large and thunderous. Even the multicoloured flags suspended everywhere appear more colourful with all this greenery around them.

You may think that the rainy season is not suitable for destinations in Bhutan, but we believe you're mistaken. Thimphu is warm and cosy when it rains lightly. Paro valley is like a dream with cloud cover on the mountains. And when you visit Punakha, the rivers are swollen and the old structures look even more beautiful.

If you want to see this beautiful season, ourBhutan Tour Packages can help you plan the perfect rainy season trip.

Here's What Happens During Monsoon in Bhutan

Forget what you think you know about monsoon weather. We're not talking about those crazy storms you see on TV where people are running around with newspapers over their heads. The monsoon in Bhutan is more like... well, imagine if rain had good manners.

It usually starts around June and hangs around until September. But here's the thing - it doesn't just rain all day every day. The rain comes and goes. You'll wake up to sunshine, maybe get some light rain in the afternoon, then clear skies again by evening. It's like the weather can't make up its mind, which works out great for travellers.

We remember our first morning there during monsoon season. We woke up thinking

we'd be stuck inside all day because of the weather forecast. Instead, we found ourselves walking around Thimphu market in perfect sunshine, buying apples from farmers who were grinning because their crops were doing so well.

The temperature stays nice, too. You won't be sweating buckets or shivering. Most days hover around 20 degrees, which is perfect for walking around and exploring. We never needed more than a light jacket in the evenings.

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