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Pokhara weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Mar–Apr, Oct–NovBest time to visit

When to go to Pokhara

Oct–Nov has the clearest mountain views; Mar–Apr is warm and green. Jun–Sep is monsoon, among Nepal's wettest; Dec–Feb is cool and dry.

Pokhara weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
5°10°15°20°25°30°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January18°C64°F8°C46°F16 mm47%Cool
February21°C70°F10°C49°F23 mm44%Pleasant
March26°C80°F13°C56°F27 mm37%Pleasant
April31°C88°F18°C64°F38 mm34%Pleasant
May32°C90°F20°C69°F103 mm45%Pleasant
June31°C88°F22°C72°F245 mm65%Rainy
July28°C82°F22°C71°F416 mm85%Very wet
August27°C81°F22°C71°F306 mm87%Very wet
September26°C79°F20°C68°F220 mm87%Rainy
October24°C76°F17°C62°F69 mm74%Pleasant
November21°C70°F13°C55°F3 mm61%Pleasant
December18°C65°F9°C48°F6 mm51%Pleasant

Best months across Nepal

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
KathmanduMar–Apr, Oct–NovMay (30°C)
PokharaMar–Apr, Oct–NovMay (32°C)
ChitwanFeb–Mar, Oct–NovMay (39°C)
Namche BazaarMar–May, Oct–NovJul (19°C)
BhaktapurMar–Apr, Oct–NovMay (29°C)
LumbiniFeb–Mar, Oct–NovMay (41°C)
PatanMar–Apr, Oct–NovMay (29°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Pokhara?

Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Oct–Nov has the clearest mountain views; Mar–Apr is warm and green. Jun–Sep is monsoon, among Nepal's wettest; Dec–Feb is cool and dry.

When is the rainy season in Pokhara?

Rain peaks in July with about 416 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Sep.

What is the hottest month in Pokhara?

May, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).

How cold does Pokhara get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 8°C (46°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.4°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.