Month guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in December
What December is really like in Pokhara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jmhullot, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Pokhara. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Crisp, clear and dry, with cold nights; Lakeside celebrates the New Year with a street festival.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Pokhara: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with November (24°C (75°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:54
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:15
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Monsoon (June–August). Heavy rain, cloud-covered mountains, leeches on trails and landslides on roads, but green scenery and the lowest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Pokhara Street Festival — food, music and stalls along Lakeside (usually late December to 1 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Damside
Davis Falls
The outflow of Phewa Lake plunges into a deep, narrow sinkhole at Davis Falls (Patale Chhango) and disappears underground.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
Religious site · Damside
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
Wear shoes with grip; the inner passage is slippery and low in places, and photography is not allowed in the shrine area.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Nature
- History
Museum · Ratopahiro
International Mountain Museum
A large museum south of the airport devoted to the Himalaya and mountaineering, with displays on the 14 peaks over 8,000 metres, early Everest and Annapurna expeditions, mountain peoples and geology.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- History
- Kids
Nature · Batulechaur
Mahendra Cave and Bat Cave
Bring a torch for the Bat Cave and expect to scramble; the exit route is very narrow.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 7°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Pokhara?
One of the best months to visit Pokhara, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Pokhara?
It is one of the best months to visit Pokhara. Crisp, clear and dry, with cold nights; Lakeside celebrates the New Year with a street festival.
+How warm is Pokhara in December?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pokhara in December?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.