Pokhara weather in January (Nepal)

Curious about the January weather in Pokhara? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Pokhara generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter 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.

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 Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Windspeed  

Where to go in Nepal in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Pokhara in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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