Month guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in February
What February is really like in Pokhara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bhupendra Shrestha, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Pleasant and mostly dry, with a quieter Lakeside; a good month for short treks below about 3,000 metres.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Pokhara: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 28 days. Compared with January (20°C (68°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:00
- Daylight
- About 11.2 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, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Pokhara, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Matepani
Matepani Gumba
A Tibetan Buddhist monastery on a hill on Pokhara's eastern side, with colourful prayer halls, young monks and views over the city towards the mountains.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
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Religious site · Phewa Lake
Tal Barahi Temple
Combine it with a longer boat hire and continue to the far shore to walk up to the World Peace Pagoda.
- Time needed
- 1 hour with the boat
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 8°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Pokhara?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Pokhara in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Pokhara?
It is a shoulder-season month. Pleasant and mostly dry, with a quieter Lakeside; a good month for short treks below about 3,000 metres.
+How warm is Pokhara in February?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pokhara in February?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.