Month guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Pokhara. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm with increasing haze; rhododendrons begin flowering on trails such as Poon Hill and Australian Camp.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Pokhara: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with February (22°C (72°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:18
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). Peak season after the monsoon, with clear views, Dashain and Tihar festivals and the busiest trekking trails.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Holi — festival of colours (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Religious site · Old Pokhara
Bindhyabasini Temple
One of Pokhara's oldest and most important temples, set on a raised platform in the old bazaar and dedicated to Bhagwati, a form of Durga.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Old Pokhara
Old Pokhara bazaar walk
Take a taxi to Bindhyabasini Temple and walk south through the bazaar towards Mahendrapul.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Old Pokhara
Seti River gorge
The Seti Gandaki River has cut a gorge so deep and narrow through Pokhara's soft deposits that in places it is only a couple of metres wide and invisible until you look down.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 11°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Pokhara?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Pokhara?
It is one of the best months to visit Pokhara. Warm with increasing haze; rhododendrons begin flowering on trails such as Poon Hill and Australian Camp.
+How warm is Pokhara in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pokhara in March?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.