Best Time to Visit
🇳🇵 Pokhara, Nepal · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
11°
3°
Good
Feb
14°
6°
Good
Mar
18°
10°
Great
Apr
21°
13°
Great
May
24°
16°
Great
Jun
25°
17°
Great
Jul
24°
16°
Great
Aug
21°
13°
Great
Sep
18°
10°
Great
Oct
14°
6°
Good
Nov
11°
3°
Good
Dec
10°
2°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 3°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 14°C | 6°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 18°C | 10°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 18°C | 10°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 14°C | 6°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 11°C | 3°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| December | 10°C | 2°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 21°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 12°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
The least favorable time to visit Pokhara is January and February. During this period, you can expect very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: very limited sunshine
February
Challenges: very limited sunshine
October
Challenges: very limited sunshine
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 (April, August, March), when temperatures range from 12°C to 20°C:
Pokhara has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwa). The warmest month is June with highs of 25°C, while the coldest month is December at just 10°C. Annual rainfall averages 600mm across approximately 51 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
| Low °C | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 30 |
| Sun h/day | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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