Best Time to Visit
🇳🇵 Pokhara, Nepal · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
16°
5°
Great
Feb
18°
6°
Great
Mar
22°
9°
Great
Apr
25°
12°
Great
May
26°
16°
Great
Jun
26°
20°
Great
Jul
26°
22°
Great
Aug
26°
22°
Great
Sep
25°
20°
Great
Oct
23°
15°
Great
Nov
20°
11°
Great
Dec
17°
8°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 16°C | 5°C | 15 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 18°C | 6°C | 18 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 22°C | 9°C | 18 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 25°C | 12°C | 15 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 22 | 11h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 26°C | 20°C | 28 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 26°C | 22°C | 31 | 6h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 26°C | 22°C | 30 | 7h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 25°C | 20°C | 26 | 9h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 17 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 20°C | 11°C | 15 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 13 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 24°C high, 12°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 21°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
The least favorable time to visit Pokhara is July and August. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall.
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall
August
Challenges: heavy rainfall
January
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Pokhara during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 7°C to 19°C:
Pokhara has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwa). The warmest month is August with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is January at just 16°C. Annual rainfall averages 4465mm across approximately 248 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Low °C | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Rain Days | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 122 | 152 | 135 | 135 | 350 | 652 | 1071 | 909 | 537 | 175 | 133 | 94 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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