Pokhara month by month

The best time to visit Pokhara

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Pokhara is March · April · November: 26° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	19° / 6°	Low	$	Great
February	21° / 8°	Low	$	Great
March	26° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
April	28° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
May	29° / 18°	Low	$	Fair
June	29° / 20°	Low	$	Avoid
July	28° / 21°	Low	$	Avoid
August	28° / 21°	Low	$	Avoid
September	28° / 20°	Low	$	Fair
October	27° / 15°	High	$$$	Ideal
November	24° / 9°	High	$$	Ideal
December	20° / 5°	Moderate	$	Great

Best months March April November October

Months to avoid June July August

The year in Pokhara

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Pokhara.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 28°C · Rhododendron forests peak below clear skies

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Avoid

Jun–Aug · highs around 28°C · Monsoon floods trails and hides the mountains

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 26°C · Crystal-clear Annapurna views, peak trekking season

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Great

Dec–Feb · highs around 20°C · Cold clear mornings with thinning crowds

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

April ·October

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

September ·January

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

September ·January

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

March ·September ·October

Practical basics

Region: Asia
Local currency: NPR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 5° – 29°
Strongest months: March, April, November
Good for: adventure · nature · culture

Events in Pokhara

Mar Holi — Crowds throw colored powder and douse each other with water in streets around Lakeside.
Sep–Oct Dashain — Nepal's longest festival empties the city as families gather for tika blessings and kite flying.
Oct–Nov Tihar — Oil lamps and marigold garlands light up homes and boats along Phewa Lake.
Oct–Nov Annapurna Trekking Season — Clear skies draw the year's heaviest trekker traffic onto the Annapurna Circuit and Base Camp trails.

Every month in Pokhara

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Pokhara in January 19° · $ Great Pokhara in February 21° · $ Great Pokhara in March 26° · $$ Ideal Pokhara in April 28° · $$ Ideal Pokhara in May 29° · $ Fair Pokhara in June 29° · $ Avoid Pokhara in July 28° · $ Avoid Pokhara in August 28° · $ Avoid Pokhara in September 28° · $ Fair Pokhara in October 27° · $$$ Ideal Pokhara in November 24° · $$ Ideal Pokhara in December 20° · $ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Pokhara?

What is the cheapest time to visit Pokhara?

September — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 63%.

When should you avoid Pokhara?

June, July, August.

What is the weather like in Pokhara?

Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 5°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.