Phrumsengla National Park

National Park Bhutanese national park protecting alpine forests and wildlife

Protected area in eastern Bhutan offering high-altitude forests, alpine meadows and trekking routes; visitors come for mountain landscapes, birdlife and remote Himalayan trails.

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How to Get to Phrumsengla National Park #

Phrumsengla National Park is accessed from Mongar and other eastern Bhutan towns. Most international visitors fly into Paro and travel overland; internal flights and road transfers arranged by licensed Bhutanese tour operators are required. Permits and guided arrangements are mandatory.

Tips for Visiting Phrumsengla National Park #

  • Conditions are remote-book park permits and any guides well in advance through Bhutan's government channels.
  • Travel here is best arranged through established tour operators who handle internal transfers and accommodations.
  • Prepare for altitude-some valleys are high and roads wind slowly; build acclimatization into the itinerary.

Best Time to Visit Phrumsengla National Park #

Phrumsengla National Park is best visited in spring and autumn for clear skies and accessible trails; winter brings snow and road closures in higher reaches.

Spring
March-May · 8-18°C
Rhododendron bloom at higher elevations and clearer mountain views.
Autumn
September-November · 5-18°C
Stable weather and the clearest vistas for trekking within the park.

Weather & Climate near Phrumsengla National Park #

Climate

Phrumsengla National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1235 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 81 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 10°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (280 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

280 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 19°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 18°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

71 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

71 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 10°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

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