March · Bhutan
Best time to visit Thimphu in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Thimphu in March
Average temperature 3°C, 76 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Thimphu scores 6.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 3°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Thimphu mixes a giant Buddha, dzong architecture and Bhutan's only capital-city pace.
March in Thimphu: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 76 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 7.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Thimphu in March?
- In March, Thimphu averages 3°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Thimphu?
- March earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Thimphu in March?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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