Pokhara · WinterMonth summary
Pokhara weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Pokhara in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.2/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Pokhara in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (17°C) and uncrowded trails In January, Pokhara sees 17°C during the day with 9.7h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (8.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Pokhara averages 17°C, 18% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Pokhara in January
Is January a good time to visit Pokhara?
January is an acceptable time for Pokhara (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (8.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Pokhara in January?
With 17°C max and 9.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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