Best Time to Visit Pokhara for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

93/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, May, October

Avoid

May, June, July, August, September

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6°C – 20°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Pokhara?

The best time to visit Pokhara for backpacking is April, May, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Pokhara due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Pokhara

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	14°	24	2.7	58%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	15°	37	3	58%	dry
March	86Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	20°	55	3.2	39%	shoulder
April	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	24°	71	3.2	40%	shoulder
May	89Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	168	6.7	52%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	26°	225	12.2	72%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	25°	376	17.3	86%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	24°	325	16.9	86%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	19°	24°	226	12.1	82%	wet
October	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	21°	48	2.4	72%	dry
November	78Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	19°	11	0.8	62%	dry
December	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	15°	17	1	61%	dry