Month guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in July
What July is really like in Pokhara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Q-lieb-in, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 28 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with torrential rain, landslides on mountain roads and frequent flight disruption.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 28
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in July
July is the 4th-warmest month in Pokhara: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 28 of its 31 days. Compared with June (30°C (86°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:22
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
Winter (December–February). Dry, clear and cool, with cold nights; good for lower treks and quieter than autumn.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 1 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in October). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Pokhara, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Hyangja and Tashiling
Tibetan refugee settlements
Visit the monastery at Tashi Palkhel during morning or afternoon prayers, and buy carpets from the cooperative workshops.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Shopping
- Free
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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
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
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 21°C and 28 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Pokhara?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Pokhara in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Pokhara?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest month, with torrential rain, landslides on mountain roads and frequent flight disruption.
+How warm is Pokhara in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pokhara in July?
Expect rain on about 28 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.