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Pokhara in January averages 20°C (68°F) during the day and 7°C (45°F) at night. This is part of the winter season. Some rainfall is to be expected.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Pokhara.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pokhara - and find the best time to visit.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Pokhara spanning 50 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Pokhara from 2006 through 2025.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella for occasional showers. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Wind Speed
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