The best times to visit Pokhara for ideal weather are

January 22nd to April 15th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Pokhara Travel Info

Weather in Pokhara

Temperature

Average temperatures in Pokhara vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 40th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Pokhara, the hottest months are June, July, and then August. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early June where highs are regularly around 90.7°F (32.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 71.1°F (21.7°C) at night.

Pokhara Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Pokhara Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Pokhara Perceived Temperature (F)

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Pokhara Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Pokhara Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 69 58.2 46.1
Feb 72.7 62.4 50.6
Mar 79.1 68.6 56.7
Apr 85.7 74.5 61.1
May 89.1 78.6 66.5
Jun 89.1 80.4 70.8
Jul 88.3 80.3 72.7
Aug 86.8 79.1 72.2
Sep 87.1 78.4 70.7
Oct 82.2 73 62.7
Nov 76.1 66 56.7
Dec 69.1 58.8 47.7

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 20.6 14.6 7.8
Feb 22.6 16.9 10.3
Mar 26.2 20.3 13.7
Apr 29.8 23.6 16.2
May 31.7 25.9 19.2
Jun 31.7 26.9 21.6
Jul 31.3 26.8 22.6
Aug 30.4 26.2 22.3
Sep 30.6 25.8 21.5
Oct 27.9 22.8 17.1
Nov 24.5 18.9 13.7
Dec 20.6 14.9 8.7

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Pokhara are November, December, and then January. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid January. For example, on the week of January 8th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late July with an average of 6 days of significant precipitation the week of July 23rd.

When can you find snow in Pokhara? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Pokhara.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Pokhara (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 10% 0 1.7
Feb 14% 0 0.9
Mar 28% 0 5.4
Apr 16% 0 3.4
May 34% 0 6.8
Jun 68% 0 23.5
Jul 72% 0 33.5
Aug 75% 0 48
Sep 52% 0 24.7
Oct 22% 0 8.1
Nov 0% 0 0.1
Dec 3% 0 0.4

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 10 0 4.3
Feb 14 0 2.3
Mar 28 0 13.7
Apr 16 0 8.6
May 34 0 17.3
Jun 68 0 59.7
Jul 72 0 85.1
Aug 75 0 121.9
Sep 52 0 62.7
Oct 22 0 20.6
Nov 0 0 0.3
Dec 3 0 1

 

Humidity and Wind

Pokhara has some very humid months, with other moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is April (46.2% relative humidity), and the most humid month is August (77.6%).

Wind in Pokhara is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is May, followed by June and April. May’s average wind speed of around 4.1 knots (4.7 MPH or 7.5 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late April where average top sustained speeds reach 9.3 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Pokhara.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 2.7 Barely noticeable 5 Light breeze
Feb 3 Barely noticeable 5.6 Light breeze
Mar 3.4 Barely noticeable 6.2 Light breeze
Apr 3.8 Barely noticeable 7.3 Gentle breeze
May 4.1 Light breeze 7.1 Light breeze
Jun 4 Light breeze 6.7 Light breeze
Jul 3.4 Barely noticeable 5.9 Light breeze
Aug 3 Barely noticeable 5.6 Light breeze
Sep 3.2 Barely noticeable 6.2 Light breeze
Oct 2.7 Barely noticeable 5.7 Light breeze
Nov 2.1 Barely noticeable 4.7 Light breeze
Dec 2.3 Barely noticeable 5.2 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 64.5%
Feb 58.4%
Mar 55.6%
Apr 46.2%
May 56.7%
Jun 69%
Jul 71.8%
Aug 77.6%
Sep 73%
Oct 67.6%
Nov 71.9%
Dec 66.7%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Pokhara?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for Nepal; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 17, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Pokhara, Nepal is April, followed by December and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Pokhara in January. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 60.1 in January means 60.1% of the tourists vs. April.

 

 

Overall Pokhara Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 90.5°F (32.5°C) and 71.1°F (21.7°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 5 to 11 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 20 to 23 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Pokhara, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 88.4°F (31.3°C) and 72.1°F (22.3°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 0 to 16 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Pokhara to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 75.1°F (23.9°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 1 to 4 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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