Pokhara
City in Nepal
Pokhara is a city in Nepal with a population of about 354,000 people. Located 142 km from the capital, Kathmandu, it draws visitors to natural and cultural landmarks such as Shanti Stupa, Davis Falls, and Mahendra Cave.
What to see
The city features several distinct points of interest. Travelers can visit the Shanti Stupa for views, or explore geological sites including the waterfall at Davis Falls and the limestone formations in Mahendra Cave.
When to go
Weather varies significantly throughout the year. The driest months are November, December, and January, which have minimal rainfall and cooler temperatures ranging from daily lows of 6 °C to highs of 21 °C. Conditions become warmer in the spring, with temperatures peaking around 27 °C in May, June, and July. However, these months also experience the heaviest rain, with July seeing nearly 789 mm of precipitation over 29 days. October offers a transition period with moderate temperatures and decreasing rainfall.
Getting there
Pokhara is served by two airports located within the city limits. Pokhara Domestic Airport is 1 km away, while Pokhara International Airport is 4 km from the city center.
Top sights in Pokhara
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is July, with about 789 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 38 | 60 | 97 | 240 | 516 | 789 | 710 | 452 | 93 | 17 | 17 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Pokhara (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.