7° to 20°
Cool & Dry
Cool and dry, part of the best window for a visit.
🧥 Light layers☀️ Sunscreen
9° to 23°
Mild & Pleasant
Mild and generally dry, warming up gradually.
🧥 Light layers☀️ Sunscreen
13° to 27°
Good for Trekking
Warm and mostly dry, one of the better months for trekking, though occasional storms are possible.
🥾 Good trekking conditions☀️ Sunscreen
16° to 30°
Warm with Storms
Still good for trekking, though afternoon thunderstorms become more frequent.
🥾 Good trekking conditions⛈️ Afternoon storms possible
19° to 31°
Rain Builds
Rain increases sharply as the monsoon approaches.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
21° to 31°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain becomes a near-daily fixture as the monsoon fully sets in.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
22° to 31°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year by far, among the wettest anywhere in this dataset.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
22° to 31°
Exceptionally Wet
Nearly as wet as July, still exceptionally rainy.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
21° to 30°
Still Very Wet
Still exceptionally wet, though easing slightly from the peak of the monsoon.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
17° to 28°
Best for Trekking
Rain drops off sharply as the monsoon withdraws, clear and excellent for trekking.
🥾 Good trekking conditions☀️ Sunscreen
12° to 24°
Dry & Clear
Among the driest months of the year, clear and comfortable.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
8° to 21°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, cool and dry, part of the best window for a visit.
🧥 Light layers☀️ Sunscreen
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Pokhara?›
Pokhara's monsoon season historically runs from June through September, with July the wettest month, averaging around 940mm of rain, among the highest totals anywhere in Nepal.
What is the best time of year to visit Pokhara?›
November through January is historically the most comfortable stretch overall, while March, April, and mid-October to mid-November are best for trekking toward the Annapurna range.
What is the least favorable time to visit Pokhara?›
June through August is historically the wettest stretch of the year by a wide margin.
Which month has the most rain in Pokhara?›
July is historically the wettest month, averaging around 940mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Pokhara?›
December is historically the driest month, when it almost never rains.
How hot does Pokhara get?›
July and August are historically tied as the warmest months of the year on average.
Why is Pokhara so much rainier than Kathmandu?›
Pokhara sits at the foot of the Annapurna Range, where southern monsoon currents are forced upward by the mountains, producing far more rain than Kathmandu or the rest of Nepal.
What should I pack for Pokhara during the monsoon?›
Heavy rain gear is worth packing from June through August, given how exceptionally wet this stretch can be.
Is Pokhara good for paragliding?›
Yes, it's one of Asia's most popular paragliding destinations, with the Annapurna range as a backdrop, best enjoyed outside the rainy season.
Is Pokhara the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit?›
Yes. Most Annapurna region treks, including the Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit routes, begin and end in Pokhara.