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Weather & Climate in Pokhara, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pokhara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,307 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,307 ft (1,008 m) |
| Area | 21.6 sq mi (56.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 27,754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.2669°N, 83.9685°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 25, 2015 | 67 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M7.8 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 71 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M6.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | Nepal | M5.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2021 | 36 km E of Pokhara, Nepal | M5.3 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 48 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.2 | 141 km | 24 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2016 | 40 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.1 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.1 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 21 km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 7 km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 37 km NE of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 127 km | 28 km |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 31 km NNW of Kathmandu, Nepal | M5.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 33 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2021 | 33 km E of Pokhara, Nepal | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1992 | 81 km ESE of Jumla, Nepal | M4.9 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 45 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2015 | Nepal | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 12 km WSW of Kirtipur, Nepal | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 16.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 23.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 21.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 13.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in |
Pokhara has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (23.2") and November the driest (0.3").