Pokhara weather: a guide
Find out about the weather in Pokhara, Nepal.
Even though Nepal is a relatively small country, there are climate differences throughout the region. While the weather in Kathmandu can reach freezing in the winter, Pokhara remains relatively mild.
Climate & yearly weather in Pokhara
Pokhara generally has a subtropical climate which is slightly milder than the rest of Nepal. At its most basic, Pokhara still has a monsoon, summer, and winter season which varies the temperature and precipitation.
| Weather data for Pokhara | ||||||
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| Average high °C (°F) | 19.7 (67.5) |
22.2 (72) |
26.7 (80.1) |
29.8 (85.6) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.6 (87.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 2.1 (35.8) |
9.2 (48.6) |
12.8 (55) |
15.7 (60.3) |
18.4 (65.1) |
20.9 (69.6) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 23 (0.91) |
35 (1.38) |
60 (2.36) |
128 (5.04) |
359 (14.13) |
669 (26.34) |
| Avg. rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Weather data for Kathmandu | ||||||
| Month | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high °C (°F) | 30.0 (86) |
30.2 (86.4) |
29.3 (84.7) |
27.5 (81.5) |
24.1 (75.4) |
20.7 (69.3) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22.0 (71.6) |
22.0 (71.6) |
20.8 (69.4) |
16.7 (62.1) |
11.9 (53.4) |
8 (46) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 940 (37.01) |
866 (34.09) |
641 (25.24) |
140 (5.51) |
18 (0.71) |
22 (0.87) |
| Avg. rainy days | 18 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
From the above data you can clearly see the wettest, driest and hottest and coldest months in Pokhara.
When is the best weather for paragliding or ultralight flights?
Generally speaking, mountain viewing flights occur all year around. However, weather conditions mean that during the monsoon period, flights and views are restricted.
On average, paragliding and microflights are taken first thing in the morning. The earlier (or first flights) offer the best chance at clear weather. Early afternoon flights should not be ruled out during peak season. Though from March to August, afternoon flights are often cloudy, and cancellations occur.
The best months for Paragliding and Ultralight flights are the low precipitation months shown above - Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb.
Do read my full guides on taking an Ultralight flight in Pokhara and Paragliding in Pokhara.
When is the best weather for trekking around the Annapurna region?
Treks departing from Pokhara are no different weather-wise than any other part of Nepal aside from localized weather conditions. You will not be affected unless taking a flight to Jomsom.
Peak trekking weather months are October-November-December.
The first season of March-April-May will often see cloud cover up to 4,000m.
Please note that while a popular trek, the Annapurna Base Camp trek had been experiencing heavy snowfalls throughout February and March in recent years. It is not recommended you try this trek in the winter or during these months as avalanches and deaths have occurred. Late March and April are usually the best months for the Annapurna Base Camp trek.
Please see my guide on the best times of the year to go trekking in Nepal for more precise information.
When is the best weather to visit Pokhara?
Pokhara has no extreme weather seasons so it's possible to visit Pokhara at anytime of the year.
However there is a winter season Nov-Mar(start) where it can get cold, especially at night. It rarely snows in Pokhara. From February to March there is a reoccourance of hailstones in recent years.
During monsoon season heavy downpours are daily events. Lakeside rarely expereinces flooding along the streets. Downpours rarely last more than an hour though lighter rain can last for several hours.
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