Kurjey Lhakhang
Kurjey Lhakhang is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery and Buddhist temple situated in Jakar, Bhutan. It is one of the most looked-up sights of the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs of 17 °C, though July and August see heavy rain with 290 mm on 29 days and 222 mm on 27 days respectively. January is the coldest month, featuring daily highs of 6 °C and lows of -7 °C. Drier conditions occur in November and December, which record 18 mm and 13 mm of rain on about 1 day each.
The nearest airport is Bathpalathang Airport in Jakar, located 8 km away, while Paro International Airport is 128 km away. The capital Thimphu is 106 km away. Nearby places to visit include Tamzhing Monastery at 4.9 km and Membartsho at 14.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 17 °C. The wettest is July, with about 290 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -5 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 20 | 38 | 63 | 92 | 123 | 185 | 290 | 222 | 161 | 80 | 18 | 13 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
