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Bhutan vs Italy: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Bhutan and Italy? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Bhutan

Asia

Himalayan kingdom of dzongs and prayer flags.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: March, April, October, November

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Italy

Europe

Shoulder seasons are the sweet spot.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, September, October

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthBhutanItalyWinner
Januaryshoulderoff-seasonBhutan 🇧🇹
Februarygoodoff-seasonBhutan 🇧🇹
MarchbestshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
AprilbestshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
MaygoodbestItaly 🇮🇹
Juneoff-seasonbestItaly 🇮🇹
Julyoff-seasonbestItaly 🇮🇹
Augustoff-seasonshoulderItaly 🇮🇹
SeptembershoulderbestItaly 🇮🇹
Octoberbestbesttie
NovemberbestshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
Decembershoulderoff-seasonBhutan 🇧🇹

Pick Bhutan 🇧🇹 if you're going in…

January, February, March, April, November, December

Book months ahead for Oct — every guide and hotel is taken around the tshechus. The Sustainable Development Fee is USD 100/day; visas are arranged by your licensed tour operator.

Pick Italy 🇮🇹 if you're going in…

May, June, July, August, September

Many small towns and restaurants close in Aug when Italians take their holidays.

Months where both are equally good: October.