Climate and Trekking Seasons in Pokhara

The climate of Pokhara is warmer than its surrounding hills and Kathmandu due to its lower elevation at 800 metres the winters are dry and very pleasant the monsoon months wet with tropical-style Storms and humidity.

The weather is springtime can be volatile as the monsoon approaches and it is known as the hot season. Days are very hot and often after days of high temperatures there can be violent rain and hail Storms that end as quickly as they being with brilliant sunsets and cloud formations. While the countryside is brown after the long dry season, flowers start to bloom as the rainfall increase towards June. 

Oct-Nov

After the monsoon has passed the lush Green Hills and fields around Pokhara provide a beautiful foregrounds to the Annapurnas which are finally revealed on clear,crisp mornings. The humidity drops at the day is a remin hot and Sunny, while night's become slightly cooler making this the perfect time of a trekking and other outdoor activities. The skies are clear and fresh; the mountain views are superb. However popular trekking trails can become a crowded and rooms in tea houses can quickly fill  up  by late afternoon. 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- 27degree centigrade ,night 12 to 16 degree centigrade.

Dec-Jan-Feb 

The winter months are  known as the dry season in Nepal as it rains at most once month. The skies are clear during the day and night allowing for Great picture-perfect mountain views, but cold evenings and mornings.brilliant days for flying or just soaking up the Rays by the lake undoubtedly the best winter experience. Trekking overwinter in Nepal is possible on routes; however some passes like to Thorona-La can be blocked by snow. The midday sun is warm enough for warming t-shirt,however you will need a sweater when standing in the shade. Visitor numbers are less during this time making trekking and other adventure activities a quarter more personalized and peaceful. Over the new year in the Pokhara street festival the Lakeside Strip is blocked to traffic where restaurants, bars and cafe's put tables and chairs on the street with music and A grade vibe. It doesn't in Pokhara but it can on its surrounding Hills down to 2000m. At the end of the dry season, the skies can be hazy from the dust. Pokhara average day 19 - 25 degrees centigrade and night 5-9 degrees centigrade. In the hill trails, it can drop below zero during the night at altitudes above 2000m. So trekkers are prepared with thermals, Gloves and down sleeping bags.

Mar-Apr-May

As the weather warms up clouds start to appear and  there can be sudden severe storms.  However the huge rhododendron forests  in the Annapurna region are in full bloom and they provide a beautiful foreground to the snowy peaks. Trekking crowds are less in this  season but by make it is hot and Dosty at lower altitudes. Pokhara second peak tourist season. Average temperature day 32-33 degrees centigrade and 13 to 18 degree centigrade.

Jun-Jul-Aug-Sep

During the monsoon the tracking trails become wet and slippery. Landslides can occur where earth  has been disturbed but trekking is still possible and very beautiful if you can brave the humidity at the lower altitudes. Trekking in Mustang in Dolpa is best at this time due to the warm dry weather as the regions are blocked from the monsoon rains by the Himalayan ranges. While each month receives an average of 800mm of rainfall, mostly this occurs in the afternoon and overnight. There can be several days of rains 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. On clear mornings some of the best views of the Annapurnas of the year can be seen. This is the slowest season for tourism in Pokhara but it is still possible to do all activities. Including trekking ,where views of the mountains are clearer above 2000m.

Average Temperature: Day 30 degrees centigrade and Night 20-22 degrees centigrade.