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Climate Of Bhutan
Bhutan enjoys four seasons each having its
advantages and disadvantages to the visitor. The
southern plains close to the Indian border are
warmer and more tropical than higher central
valleys. Spring is perhaps the most beautiful time
of the year when the fierce cold that characterizes
the winter months tends to subside towards the end
of February with beautiful Rhododendron blooming
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spectacular flaming red, pink and
white colors. Summer months in the southern region
are generally hot whereas in other parts of the
country it is warm and pleasant with average maximum
temperatures not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and
the minimum at around 10-15 degrees Celsius. The
annual monsoon from the Bay of Bengal is also
experienced around the country between June and
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Flora & Fauna Of Bhutan
Bhutan enjoys four seasons each having its
advantages and disadvantages to the visitor. The
southern plains close to the Indian border are
warmer and more tropical than higher central
valleys. Spring is perhaps the most beautiful time
of the year when the fierce cold that characterizes
the winter months tends to subside towards the end
of February with beautiful Rhododendron blooming
with spectacular flaming red, pink and white colors.
Summer months in the southern region are generally
hot whereas in other parts of the country it is warm
and pleasant with average maximum temperatures not
exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum at
around 10-15 degrees Celsius. The annual monsoon
from the Bay of Bengal is also experienced around
the country between June and September.
The autumn months from September to November bring
shorter days and cooler evenings. The days are crisp
with clear skies. Views over the Himalayas are
usually the best during September to March.
Beginning December the weather takes on its winter
coat where days remain crisp and the nights turn
cold. The southern region however being much lower
have a more temperate climate and considerably
warmer winters.
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