Pokhara Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Pokhara is located near the border with Tibet, in central Nepal. This medium-sized city sits on Lake Phewa and offers spectacular views of the Annapurna Mountains. The surrounding nature is stunning, providing plenty of opportunities for scenic walks. The Annapurna Mountains are truly breathtaking, and if you climb even higher, you’ll get a stunning view of the Himalayas in the background.
Pokhara has a tropical savanna climate, with several months receiving well below 60 mm of rainfall. Winter and spring are particularly dry, while the summer months bring prolonged heavy rainfall. Due to the high peaks surrounding Pokhara, the city experiences more rainfall than other parts of the region. As the air rises rapidly over the mountains, it cools quickly, causing frequent and intense precipitation. This makes the summer months especially wet.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Pokhara, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in June to a pleasant 20°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 7°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pokhara experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 3870 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Pokhara, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 943 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 12 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Pokhara Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Pokhara, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 0 m/s and 1 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during April and May.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Pokhara
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Pokhara in Nepal
During the months of February, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Pokhara occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of November and December are very dry.
June has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 943 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 229 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
