Pokhara Weather in January
Nepal · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (67°F)
Avg low9°C (49°F)
Rainfall15 mm (0.6 in)
RatingExcellent 9.9/10
Expect mild days in Pokhara in January: the average high is 20°C (67°F) and the average low is 9°C (49°F). January is winter in Nepal. The month is very dry, with about 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.4 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Pokhara?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Pokhara. The weather rates excellent (9.9/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (67°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (56°F) |
| Rainfall | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Cloud cover | 59% |
| Daylight | 10.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.9 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Pokhara in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Pokhara weather in other months
Jan20°C / 9°C15 mmExcellentFeb21°C / 9°C25 mmExcellentMar25°C / 12°C37 mmExcellentApr28°C / 16°C46 mmExcellentMay30°C / 19°C131 mmFairJun32°C / 23°C270 mmPoorJul31°C / 25°C438 mmPoorAug31°C / 24°C348 mmPoorSep30°C / 23°C231 mmPoorOct27°C / 18°C94 mmExcellentNov24°C / 14°C3 mmExcellentDec22°C / 12°C7 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit PokharaFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Kathmandu18°C · 8 mm
- Patna24°C · 9 mm
- Lucknow23°C · 17 mm
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm
- Prayagraj24°C · 13 mm
- Kanpur23°C · 16 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.