The climate of Pokhara is slightly warmer than its surrounding hills and Kathmandu due to its lower elevation at 800m making the winters more pleasant but the monsoon more humid.

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER
After the monsoon has passed the lush green hills and fields around Pokhara provide a beautiful foreground to the Annapurnas which are finally revealed on clear, crisp mornings. The humidity drops yet the days remain hot and sunny, while nights become slightly cooler making this the perfect time for trekking and other outdoor activities. It is no wonder that this is the peak tourist season in Pokhara and also the time of the most important Nepali festivals including Dashain and Tihar/Diwali. Average Temperature: Day 24-27°C Night 12-16°C

DECEMBER – FEBRUARY

The winter months are known as the dry season in Nepal as it rains at most once a month. The skies are clear during the day and night allowing for great mountain views but cold evenings and mornings. The midday sun is warm enough for wearing a t-shirt; however, you will directly need a sweater when standing in the shade. Tourist numbers are less during this time, making trekking and other adventure activities much quieter and more peaceful. Over the New Year is the Lakeside Street Festival where the Lakeside strip is blocked off to traffic and restaurant, bars and cafes put tables and chairs on the street with music and a great vibe. It doesn’t snow in Pokhara but it can on its surrounding hills down to 2,000m. At the end of the dry season the skies can be hazy from the dust. Average Temperature: Day 19-22°C Night 5-9°C.

MARCH – MID JUNE

The weather in springtime can be volatile as the monsoon approaches and it is known as the hot season. Days are very hot and often after one week of scorching temperatures there can be violent rain and hail storms that block views of the mountains for days. While the countryside is brown after the long dry season, flowers start to bloom as the rainfall increases towards June. Therhododendron forests covering the lower Annapurna trekking routes flower during April & May making this a popular trekking time and Pokhara’s second peak tourist season. Average Temperatures: Day 30-33°C Night 13-18°C.

MID JUNE – SEPTEMBER

This is the monsoon season, but it’s not to be avoided. Humidity in the Pokhara Valley is much greater than in the surrounding hills above 1500m and while each month receives an average of 800mm of rainfall, mostly this occurs in the afternoon and overnight. There can be several days of rain once or twice a month and some days with no rain. The landscape around Pokhara is at its most verdant and beautiful during the monsoon and even some rare clear mornings can reveal the best views of the Annapurnas of the year. This is the lowest season for tourism in Pokhara but it is still possible to do all activities including trekking, where views of the mountains are possible generally above 2,000m. Average Temperatures: Day 30°C Night 20-22°C

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