Membartsho
Membartsho is a sacred lake in Bhutan. It is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months. November and December have the least rainfall, with about 1 rainy day each month. January also has about 1 rainy day. From May to September, the area is much wetter, with July receiving about 343 mm of rain over 29 days. Temperatures vary throughout the year, with highs reaching about 18 °C in August and lows dropping to about -6 °C in January.
To reach Membartsho, you can fly into Bathpalathang Airport in Jakar, which is 7 km away. The site is 116 km from the capital, Thimphu. Travelers can combine a visit to the lake with trips to Tamzhing Monastery, located 9.1 km away, or Kurjey Lhakhang, which is 14 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 18 °C. The wettest is July, with about 343 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 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 54 | 81 | 117 | 150 | 226 | 343 | 255 | 196 | 98 | 23 | 18 |
| 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.
