ClimateAverages

Pokhara Climate

Western Region, Nepal · population 200,000 · 6 weather stations within 200 km · records 1816 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
17.1°C
Warmest month · June
21.6°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-3.0°C
Typical overnight low

Pokhara has an average annual daytime high of 17.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is June, when highs typically reach 21.6°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -3.0°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January9.6°C-3.0°CColdest
February11.5°C-1.6°C
March15.3°C1.8°C
April19.2°C5.8°C
May21.0°C9.2°C
June21.6°C13.2°CWarmest
July21.5°C15.4°C
August21.6°C15.3°C
September20.7°C13.1°C
October17.9°C7.8°C
November14.3°C2.6°C
December10.9°C-1.3°C

Temperature range across the year

-5°2°9°16°24°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2024
+1.3°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1849
-1.6°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Pokhara getting hotter?

Since 1900, Pokhara's average temperature has risen by +1.3°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1816, warming totals +1.3°C.

11.4°11.8°12.3°12.8°13.3°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
March to October

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Pokhara?

Pokhara's average annual daytime high is 17.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is June, with highs averaging 21.6°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -3.0°C.

What is the warmest month in Pokhara?

June is the warmest month in Pokhara, with typical daytime highs of 21.6°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Pokhara?

2024 is the hottest year on record for Pokhara, running +1.3°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Pokhara getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Pokhara has warmed by roughly +1.3°C.

When is the best time to visit Pokhara?

March to October typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.