Bhutan · month by month
May
Tip for May
Spend more nights high, in Haa, Bumthang or Phobjikha, and fewer in hot Punakha.
Prices and crowds
Busy with Indian summer holidays from mid-May; book hotels and cars early.
Where to go in May
A quiet valley over Chele La, opened to tourists only in 2002
Bhutan's highest motorable pass, between Paro and Haa
Four high valleys and the oldest temples in Bhutan
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per person, twin₹31,000
per person, twin₹33,500
per person, twin₹37,000
per person, twin₹47,000
per person, twin₹39,000
per person, twin₹26,000 Build your own route Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you want to see. We draw the route and price it three ways. Start Working to a budget? Give us a number per person. We will tell you honestly what it buys, and where to save. Start Ask someone who has been A first plan and price within one working day. No payment to start. Start
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is May a good time to visit Bhutan?
May is warm and green, with rhododendrons still flowering higher up and comfortable temperatures in Bumthang and Haa. Pre-monsoon showers start towards the end of the month. It is a good time for central Bhutan and for walks on Chele La. Indian school holidays bring more families from mid-May, so book early. Lower valleys like Punakha start to get hot.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in May?
Thimphu 11–23 °C, warm, pre-monsoon showers late. 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, Chele La, Bumthang. Spend more nights high, in Haa, Bumthang or Phobjikha, and fewer in hot Punakha.