Jakar
City in Bhutan
Jakar is a city located in Bhutan, situated 109 km from Thimphu. Visitors are drawn to the area to see landmarks such as Kurjey Lhakhang, Tamzhing Monastery, and Membartsho.
What to see
Key sights in the city include Kurjey Lhakhang, Tamzhing Monastery, and Membartsho. Additionally, Jakar Dzong is also worth a look.
When to go
January sees highs of 7 °C and lows of -5 °C with 23 mm of rain on about 1 days. February has highs of 8 °C and lows of -4 °C with 44 mm of rain on about 3 days. March brings highs of 11 °C and lows of 0 °C with 70 mm of rain on about 8 days. April reaches highs of 14 °C and lows of 3 °C with 104 mm of rain on about 19 days. May features highs of 16 °C and lows of 6 °C with 141 mm of rain on about 22 days. June has highs of 17 °C and lows of 10 °C with 217 mm of rain on about 26 days. July experiences highs of 18 °C and lows of 11 °C with 340 mm of rain on about 29 days. August records highs of 18 °C and lows of 11 °C with 253 mm of rain on about 27 days. September has highs of 17 °C and lows of 9 °C with 187 mm of rain on about 21 days. October sees highs of 14 °C and lows of 5 °C with 90 mm of rain on about 11 days. November brings highs of 11 °C and lows of 1 °C with 20 mm of rain on about 1 days. December features highs of 9 °C and lows of -3 °C with 15 mm of rain on about 1 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Bathpalathang Airport in Jakar, located 1 km away. Paro International Airport in Paro is 130 km away.
Top sights in Jakar
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 18 °C. The wettest is July, with about 340 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 23 | 44 | 70 | 104 | 141 | 217 | 340 | 253 | 187 | 90 | 20 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Jakar (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Jakar Dzong