Best Time to Visit Pokhara
Nepal · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Pokhara?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Pokhara?
- June is typically the hottest month in Pokhara, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Pokhara?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 941mm of precipitation.