Pokhara
Gandaki, Nepal
Local time18:50
Sunrise06:19
Sunset17:25
Elevation900 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Pokhara?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
30°
June
Coldest month
7°
January
Wettest month
941mm
July
Rain per year
3,867mm
Rainy days per year
143
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4 °C | 6.6 °C | 22 mm | 2.4 | 10.5 h |
| February | 22.2 °C | 9.2 °C | 35 mm | 3.8 | 11.2 h |
| March | 26.6 °C | 12.6 °C | 64 mm | 6.4 | 12.0 h |
| April | 29.5 °C | 15.6 °C | 142 mm | 10.5 | 12.8 h |
| May | 29.9 °C | 18.2 °C | 353 mm | 18.3 | 13.5 h |
| June | 30.3 °C | 20.7 °C | 648 mm | 22.2 | 13.9 h |
| July | 29.9 °C | 21.9 °C | 941 mm | 25.6 | 13.8 h |
| August | 30.0 °C | 21.8 °C | 839 mm | 24.3 | 13.2 h |
| September | 29.4 °C | 20.6 °C | 635 mm | 19.4 | 12.3 h |
| October | 27.4 °C | 16.7 °C | 159 mm | 8.0 | 11.5 h |
| November | 23.9 °C | 11.8 °C | 17 mm | 1.3 | 10.8 h |
| December | 20.5 °C | 7.8 °C | 12 mm | 1.0 | 10.4 h |
Plan your trip to Pokhara
Tours in Pokhara
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Pokhara
Day19 °C
Night7 °C
Rain22 mm
January in Pokhara: cool, with highs of 19 °C and lows of 7 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day22 °C
Night9 °C
Rain35 mm
February in Pokhara: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 9 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day27 °C
Night13 °C
Rain64 mm
March in Pokhara: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 13 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day30 °C
Night16 °C
Rain142 mm
April in Pokhara: warm, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 142 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day30 °C
Night18 °C
Rain353 mm
May in Pokhara: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 18 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 353 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day30 °C
Night21 °C
Rain648 mm
June in Pokhara: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 21 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 648 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night22 °C
Rain941 mm
July in Pokhara: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 941 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day30 °C
Night22 °C
Rain839 mm
August in Pokhara: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 839 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day29 °C
Night21 °C
Rain635 mm
September in Pokhara: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 21 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 635 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day27 °C
Night17 °C
Rain159 mm
October in Pokhara: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 17 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 159 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day24 °C
Night12 °C
Rain17 mm
November in Pokhara: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 12 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day21 °C
Night8 °C
Rain12 mm
December in Pokhara: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 8 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
-
Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Curious facts about Pokhara
- It rains more than twice as much as in Kathmandu: 3,867 mm against 1,503 mm a year.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from November to March: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- 92% of the year's rain falls between May and October.
Near Pokhara
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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Kathmandu
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October: 27° / 14°
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October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
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October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
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October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
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October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
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October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
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October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
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October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
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October: 24° / 15°