National Museum of Bhutan
The National Museum of Bhutan is a national museum located in Paro. Established in 1968, the museum is housed within the Ta Dzong. It is the 5th most looked-up sight in Bhutan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Paro varies throughout the year. If you prefer drier weather, the months of November, December, and January are suitable, as they typically experience rain on only about 1 day each. During this time, temperatures are cooler, with daily highs between 10 °C and 14 °C and lows dropping to -2 °C. For warmer conditions, you might choose May through August, when daily highs reach 18 °C to 20 °C. Be aware that these months are very wet, with rain occurring on 24 to 30 days.
The museum is located 3 km from Paro International Airport. If you are traveling from the capital, Thimphu, the distance is 21 km. A visit here can be combined with trips to nearby sites such as Paro Taktsang, which is 9.3 km away, or Drukgyal Dzong, located 12.1 km from the museum. Other nearby attractions include Jigme Dorji National Park at 36.8 km, the Torsa Strict Nature Reserve at 37.4 km, and Chimi Lhakhang, situated 46 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 20 °C. The wettest is July, with about 192 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 15 | 21 | 38 | 57 | 118 | 192 | 136 | 98 | 41 | 6 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
