Climate Insights for Pokhara

The climate in Pokhara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 3721mm of precipitation falls per year. Pokhara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pokhara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Pokhara vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Pokhara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3721mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 310mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 953mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 31mm. That's 922mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Pokhara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Pokhara, which began on March 20, 2026. Pokhara is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

The best time to visit Pokhara is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pokhara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.