Season guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Peak season after the monsoon, with clear views, Dashain and Tihar festivals and the busiest trekking trails. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 27 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 27
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 20 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 6 | 11.4 h | 5/5 |
| November | 24°C (75°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 1 | 10.7 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 27 of the year's roughly 141 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Dashain — Nepal's biggest festival, many businesses close for several days (September or October)
- October: Dashain (September or October)
- October: Tihar — festival of lights with oil lamps and garlands (October or November)
- November: Tihar (October or November)
Good choices for autumn
Religious site · Damside
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
A cave across the road from Davis Falls, entered down a spiral staircase, with a shrine to Shiva housing a natural stone lingam.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Nature
- History
Museum · Ratopahiro
International Mountain Museum
Visit before a trek to understand the mountains you will see, or on a cloudy day when the peaks are hidden.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- History
- Kids
Nature · Batulechaur
Mahendra Cave and Bat Cave
Two limestone caves in the north of the city.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Active
Museum · North Pokhara
Gurkha Memorial Museum
A good rainy-day visit to understand why so many families in the hills around Pokhara have a soldier in their history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Australian Camp and Dhampus (About 1 hour by car, plus 1 hour's walk) — A short walk from the road at Kande climbs through forest to Australian Camp, a grassy ridge with close views of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurnas.
- Ghandruk (About 2–3 hours by jeep) — A large Gurung village of stone houses and slate roofs on a hillside facing Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre, with a small Gurung museum.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Pokhara?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Peak season after the monsoon, with clear views, Dashain and Tihar festivals and the busiest trekking trails.
+What is the weather like in Pokhara in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 27 rainy days over the season.