Month guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in June
What June is really like in Pokhara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 22 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. The monsoon arrives with heavy rain; mountains are mostly hidden and trails become muddy with leeches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 22
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 2nd-warmest month in Pokhara: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 22 of its 30 days. Compared with May (30°C (86°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:12
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:07
- Daylight
- About 13.9 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, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in October). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Pokhara, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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 · Old Pokhara
Bindhyabasini Temple
Come in the early morning to watch daily worship, then walk to the Newar houses around Bhairab Tole.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Old Pokhara
Old Pokhara bazaar walk
The old trading town north of the airport has Newar brick houses with carved windows around Bhairab Tole and Bhimsen Tole, the small pagoda-style Bhimsen Temple and local shops selling copperware, textiles and spices, far from the tourist strip.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Old Pokhara
Seti River gorge
Look over the edge from the bridges rather than approaching unfenced banks.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 20°C and 22 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 June a good time to visit Pokhara?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Pokhara in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Pokhara?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The monsoon arrives with heavy rain; mountains are mostly hidden and trails become muddy with leeches.
+How warm is Pokhara in June?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pokhara in June?
Expect rain on about 22 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.