Kathmandu vs Pokhara

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kathmandu edges ahead as the better destination in March. Kathmandu offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Pokhara sees 11 sunshine hours and 18 rain days.

Kathmandu sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Pokhara is also comfortable at 22°C.

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

Kathmandu reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Pokhara averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 13°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 March.

Kathmandu receives approximately 54 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Pokhara sees 135 mm over 18 rain days. That makes Kathmandu the drier option by 8 rain days and 81 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.