Pokhara, NepalQuick decision
When to visit Pokhara?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–27°C in April
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
July (97%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Annapurna & Machapuchare viewsOct–Nov — breathtaking Himalayan panorama from Phewa Lake.
Sarangkot paraglidingOct–Apr — flying facing 8,000 m peaks, world-class spot.
Annapurna Base Camp trekOct–Nov or Mar–Apr — legendary 7–12 day trek.
Phewa LakeYear-round — sunset boat ride, Barahi Temple, mountain reflections.
Monthly climate data
Pokhara weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 6°C | 17°C | 18% | 1.5 | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 8°C | 20°C | 19% | 1.6 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 23°C | 23% | 1.3 | 11.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 27°C | 25% | 1.6 | 11.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 27°C | 49% | 5.9 | 11.5h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 21°C | 27°C | 80% | 16.7 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 22°C | 27°C | 97% | 27.9 | 7.4h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 22°C | 27°C | 91% | 19.7 | 8.1h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ September | 21°C | 26°C | 69% | 15.5 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 25°C | 25% | 3.5 | 10.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 11°C | 21°C | 4% | 0.1 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 8°C | 18°C | 6% | 0.8 | 9.6h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 32% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 27°C, 89% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°C, 33% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 18°C, 14% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 25% rainy days and 27°C.
July is the wettest month with 97% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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