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Pokhara weather in January (Nepal)

Will it be warm or cold in Pokhara this January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Pokhara generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However, the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Precipitation

Pokhara in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pokhara climate page with graphs.

 

Pokhara, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
WindspeedWindspeed  

Where to go in Nepal in January

Find out more about the weather in Nepal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Pokhara.

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