Nepal · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Pokhara are February, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Pokhara sees its warmest weather in June, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 20°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 3867mm — July is typically the wettest month (~941mm) and December the driest (~12mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 7°C | 22mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 23° / 10°C | 35mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 27° / 13°C | 64mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 30° / 16°C | 142mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 30° / 19°C | 353mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 31° / 21°C | 648mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 30° / 22°C | 941mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 31° / 22°C | 839mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 30° / 21°C | 635mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 28° / 17°C | 159mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 24° / 12°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 21° / 8°C | 12mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Pokhara is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 22mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Pokhara is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 35mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Pokhara is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
April in Pokhara is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 142mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Pokhara is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 353mm of precipitation spread over about 18 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Pokhara is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 648mm of precipitation spread over about 22 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Pokhara is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 941mm of precipitation spread over about 26 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Pokhara is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 839mm of precipitation spread over about 24 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Pokhara is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 635mm of precipitation spread over about 19 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Pokhara is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 159mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Pokhara is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Pokhara is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 12mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes