Pokhara climate
Pokhara (Nepal) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 1,316 mm52 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pokhara climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 160.6 |
| Feb | 2169 | 947 | 1558 | 230.9 |
| Mar | 2576 | 1152 | 1864 | 301.2 |
| Apr | 2883 | 1661 | 2272 | 421.6 |
| May | 3087 | 1966 | 2577 | 1034.1 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2272 | 2781 | 2188.6 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 35814 |
| Aug | 3087 | 2475 | 2781 | 26410 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2272 | 2678 | 1917.5 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1763 | 2271 | 632.5 |
| Nov | 2374 | 1356 | 1865 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 2169 | 1050 | 1560 | 60.2 |
| Year | 3289 | 846 | 2170 | 1,31652 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51% | 59% | 3.6 | 10:32 |
| Feb | 54% | 64% | 4.2 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 53% | 64% | 5.2 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 53% | 69% | 5.7 | 12:49 |
| May | 62% | 72% | 5.8 | 13:32 |
| Jun | 76% | 79% | 5.4 | 13:56 |
| Jul | 88% | 91% | 4.4 | 13:46 |
| Aug | 89% | 89% | 4.5 | 13:08 |
| Sep | 88% | 77% | 4.6 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 75% | 60% | 4.7 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 58% | 56% | 4.1 | 10:42 |
| Dec | 48% | 55% | 3.7 | 10:21 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Pokhara is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 14.2 °C25.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,316 mm52 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 64% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–January. The wettest month is July (358 mm14 in), the driest is November (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 48% in December to 89% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 7 km/h (4 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Pokhara
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (358 mm14 in) and humid (88% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Pokhara
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1966 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 846 to 10 °C50 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2576 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1152 to 19 °C66 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2272 to 24 °C76 °F, about 280 mm11 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2374 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1356 to 22 °C72 °F, about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Pokhara compares
Compared with Kathmandu, about 147 km to the southeast, Pokhara is on average 2.6 °C4.7 °F warmer and receives 21% more precipitation (1,316 mm52 in vs 1,084 mm43 in). The difference is largest in August (4.8 °C8.6 °F warmer).
Of the 13 places in Nepal covered by World Climates, Pokhara is the 12th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 4th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Nepal climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Lushui (China, Cwa), Panzhihua (China, Cwa) and Imphal (India, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Bharatpur 80 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,331 mm52 in
- Butwal 82 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,407 mm55 in
- Bagaha 130 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,239 mm49 in
- Hetauda 140 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,224 mm48 in
- Kathmandu 147 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,084 mm43 in
- Birgañj 165 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,219 mm48 in
- Kushinagar 170 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,084 mm43 in
- Bettiah 171 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,239 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pokhara?
July is the warmest month in Pokhara, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pokhara?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pokhara?
July is the wettest month with about 358 mm (14.1 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Pokhara?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 3,042 m, while Pokhara lies at about 1,008 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +13.2 °C23.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.