AI-generatedPokhara at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jun · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 2,721 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Elevation
- 1,008 m
Climate in Pokhara
Pokhara has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Pokhara is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March – April, November – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:0917:41
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:54–06:40 · evening 17:09–17:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:54 · evening 17:55–18:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Pokhara in October?
In October, Pokhara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pokhara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min06:09 – 17:41
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 5 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 35 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45Asia/Kathmandu
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Pokhara
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Pokhara, 51 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Pokhara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Pokhara: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Pokhara has about 12 rainy days with 94 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pokhara
How breezy and how cloudy Pokhara is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Pokhara typically peaks at 5 km/h during the day: Beaufort 1, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 35 % of the sky over Pokhara: mostly sunny, with about 5.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Pokhara
How often the day gets hot in Pokhara (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Pokhara has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pokhara
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 113 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 70 | 14° | 6° | 6.5 h | 5 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 16° | 6° | 6.4 h | 8 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 20° | 8° | 7.1 h | 8 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 23° | 12° | 7.5 h | 11 | 67 |
| MayMay | 62 | 24° | 15° | 6.5 h | 20 | 163 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 25° | 19° | 4.7 h | 25 | 449 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 24° | 21° | 3.1 h | 30 | 738 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 24° | 20° | 3.3 h | 29 | 636 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 24° | 19° | 4.3 h | 25 | 399 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 22° | 14° | 5.9 h | 12 | 94 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 18° | 11° | 6.1 h | 4 | 18 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 16° | 8° | 6.5 h | 3 | 22 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
28.27° N, 83.97° E · 1,008 m · Asia/Kathmandu
Best time to visit Pokhara
The best time to visit Pokhara is from March to April and from November to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from October to December. Rain is most frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 738 mm.
Pokhara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pokhara in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Pokhara in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 24–25 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Pokhara in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–24 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Pokhara in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–16 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pokhara for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pokhara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Pokhara: score 90 against 73. In November, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. November has 8 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 90better |
| Day high | 22° | 18° |
| Night low | 14° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 6.1 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 94 mm | 18 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Pokhara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January14° · 7 h
In January, Pokhara is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in January74February16° · 6 h
In February, Pokhara is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in February85March20° · 7 h
In March, Pokhara is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in March80April23° · 8 h
In April, Pokhara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in April62May24° · 7 h
In May, Pokhara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in May56June25° · 5 h
In June, Pokhara is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 449 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in June50July24° · 3 h
In July, Pokhara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 738 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in July51August24° · 3 h
In August, Pokhara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 636 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in August54September24° · 4 h
In September, Pokhara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 399 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in September73October22° · 6 h
In October, Pokhara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in October90November18° · 6 h
In November, Pokhara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Pokhara.
Pokhara in November79December16° · 7 h
In December, Pokhara is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Pokhara.
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Pokhara vs. Kathmandu
In October Pokhara has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs. 68). During the day Kathmandu is 1 °C warmer than Pokhara.
| in October | Pokhara | Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 14 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Nov – Dec | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Pokhara ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- PokharaThis page22°73
- 2Kathmandu23°68
Planning a trip to Pokhara
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pokhara in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Pokhara has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 51).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 10 min
- Distance
- 7,220 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Pokhara
When is the best time to visit Pokhara?
The best time to visit Pokhara is from March to April and from November to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pokhara?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Pokhara?
Rain is most frequent from May to September; the wettest month is July with 738 mm. The driest month is November with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pokhara get?
Pokhara gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.5 hours a day; in July there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Pokhara in?
Pokhara uses the time zone Asia/Kathmandu, at UTC+5:45 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pokhara?
A nonstop flight from London to Pokhara takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pokhara?
Pokhara has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 51, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 75.
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