Month summary
Pokhara weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Pokhara in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (8.1/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Pokhara in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (23°C) and uncrowded trails Spring marks the start of the good season in Pokhara. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 March, Pokhara averages 23°C, 23% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
March vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Pokhara in March
Is March a good time to visit Pokhara?
March is an excellent time to visit Pokhara (score 8.1/10). With 23°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 23% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Pokhara in March?
With 23°C and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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