When is the best time to go to Pokhara
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Pokhara, Nepal. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Pokhara
Pokhara weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pokhara are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 22mm | 6.7hrs | 11.4hrs |
The climate in Pokhara during January can be summarized as mild and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Pokhara, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Pokhara and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Pokhara with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 31mm | 6.7hrs | 12hrs |
February in Pokhara is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pokhara.
February is in the winter in Pokhara and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pokhara with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 53mm | 8.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Pokhara is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Pokhara, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Pokhara and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pokhara with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 91mm | 9.6hrs | 13.6hrs |
Pokhara's weather in April is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Pokhara, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Pokhara and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Pokhara with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 194mm | 7.3hrs | 14.4hrs |
May is a wet month in Pokhara and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pokhara for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Pokhara and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pokhara with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 342mm | 6.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
Pokhara's weather in June is typically hot and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pokhara for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Pokhara and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pokhara with around 342mm 13.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 479mm | 4hrs | 12hrs |
July in Pokhara is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pokhara for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Pokhara and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pokhara with around 479mm 18.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 405mm | 4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Pokhara is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pokhara for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Pokhara and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pokhara with around 405mm 15.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 275mm | 5hrs | 13.6hrs |
Pokhara's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pokhara for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Pokhara and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pokhara with around 275mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Pokhara weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 89mm | 6.9hrs | 14.4hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Pokhara and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pokhara.
October is in the fall / autumn in Pokhara and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pokhara with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 12mm | 6.7hrs | 11.4hrs |
November is a dry month in Pokhara and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pokhara, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Pokhara and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pokhara with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 19mm | 6.3hrs | 12hrs |
December in Pokhara is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Pokhara, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Pokhara and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Pokhara with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Pokhara weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 12mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 17°C 62.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 479mm 18.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
© Google