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Bhutan vs Philippines: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Bhutan and Philippines? 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.

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Peak: March, April, October, November

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7,000 islands, one dry season.

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Peak: January, February, March, April, May, December

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Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthBhutanPhilippinesWinner
JanuaryshoulderbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
FebruarygoodbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
Marchbestbesttie
Aprilbestbesttie
MaygoodbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
Juneoff-seasongoodPhilippines 🇵🇭
Julyoff-seasonshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
Augustoff-seasonshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
Septembershouldershouldertie
Octoberbestoff-seasonBhutan 🇧🇹
NovemberbestgoodBhutan 🇧🇹
DecembershoulderbestPhilippines 🇵🇭

Pick Bhutan 🇧🇹 if you're going in…

October, November

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 Philippines 🇵🇭 if you're going in…

January, February, May, June, July, August, December

Easter week (Holy Week) is the busiest local travel period — book ahead.

Months where both are equally good: March, April, September.