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Bhutan vs Thailand: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Bhutan and Thailand? 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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A tale of two coasts and three seasons.

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Peak: January, February, November, December

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Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthBhutanThailandWinner
JanuaryshoulderbestThailand 🇹🇭
FebruarygoodbestThailand 🇹🇭
MarchbestgoodBhutan 🇧🇹
AprilbestshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
MaygoodshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
Juneoff-seasonshoulderThailand 🇹🇭
Julyoff-seasonshoulderThailand 🇹🇭
Augustoff-seasonshoulderThailand 🇹🇭
SeptembershouldergoodThailand 🇹🇭
OctoberbestgoodBhutan 🇧🇹
Novemberbestbesttie
DecembershoulderbestThailand 🇹🇭

Pick Bhutan 🇧🇹 if you're going in…

March, April, May, October

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 Thailand 🇹🇭 if you're going in…

January, February, June, July, August, September, December

If you visit in monsoon season, switch coasts instead of staying home.

Months where both are equally good: November.