Pokhara Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Pokhara. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Pokhara is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 4616 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 1059 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 99 mm over a single rainy day.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 17°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Pokhara Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Nepal

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Nepal. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Pokhara’s average annual precipitation is 4616 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Pokhara’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pokhara Climate page.