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Bhutan can be visited year-round, with four seasons: summer (June–August), autumn (September–November), winter (December–February), and spring (March–May). Due to its varied altitudes and the influence of the Indian monsoon, the climate differs widely across regions.
The south has a humid subtropical climate with steady temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Central Bhutan is temperate, with warm summers and cool, dry winters. The north is much colder, with snowy peaks all year and cool valleys even in summer.
Summer brings the monsoon (late June–September), mainly affecting the south. This is also farming season, when fields turn lush and green.
Autumn (late September–November) follows the rains, offering sunny skies, crisp air, and early snow at high elevations. It is a festive season as harvests are celebrated.
Winter (late November–March) is sunny but cold, with frost across much of the country and snow above 3,000 metres. Strong winds in the mountains give Bhutan its name Drukyul—Land of the Thunder Dragon.
Spring (March–mid-April) is mostly dry, with flowers in full bloom, making it ideal for nature lovers. By mid-April, showers mark the transition to summer.
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