Paro
City in Bhutan
Paro is a city in Bhutan with a population of 2,362 in 2005. Located 22 km from Thimphu, it draws visitors to sights such as Paro Taktsang, the National Museum of Bhutan, and Drukgyal Dzong.
What to see
Visitors can explore key cultural and historical sights in the area. These include Paro Taktsang, the National Museum of Bhutan, and Drukgyal Dzong.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 9 °C in January to 19 °C in July, while lows range from -2 °C in January to 13 °C in July. Monthly rain amounts vary from 6 mm in November and December to 168 mm in July, with rainy days ranging from about 1 day in January, November, and December to about 30 days in July and August.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Paro International Airport, located 3 km away in Bhutan.
Top sights in Paro
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 19 °C. The wettest is July, with about 168 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 15 | 21 | 37 | 52 | 104 | 168 | 121 | 88 | 40 | 6 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Paro (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.