Average Monthly Sunshine in Pokhara

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Pokhara receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Pokhara. Expect long, bright days with 229 hours in March and darker periods with just 97 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2108 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 7.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Pokhara’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Pokhara enjoys an average of 2108 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

July, Pokhara’s wettest month, receives 651 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pokhara Precipitation page.