Kathmandu vs Pokhara

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kathmandu edges ahead as the better destination in February. Kathmandu offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Pokhara sees 10 sunshine hours and 18 rain days.

Kathmandu sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Pokhara is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kathmandu is the stronger choice in February.

Kathmandu reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Pokhara averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Kathmandu receives approximately 47 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Pokhara sees 152 mm over 18 rain days. That makes Kathmandu the drier option by 10 rain days and 105 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.