Season guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in the monsoon
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Q-lieb-in, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Heavy rain, cloud-covered mountains, leeches on trails and landslides on roads, but green scenery and the lowest prices. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 77 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 77
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in the monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 22 | 13.9 h | 2/5 |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 28 | 13.8 h | 1/5 |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 27 | 13.1 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 77 of the year's roughly 141 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 1/5 and hotel prices 1/5 on average.
What's on in the monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- August: Teej — women's festival with fasting and dancing (August or September)
Good choices for the monsoon
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
Museum · North Pokhara
Gurkha Memorial Museum
A museum in the north of the city that tells the history of Nepal's Gurkha soldiers in the British and Indian armies over two centuries, with uniforms, medals, including Victoria Crosses, and personal stories.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
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
Day trips in the monsoon
- Panchase (About 1 hour by car, then a hike) — The forested Panchase hills west of Phewa Lake have a sacred lake and temple near the summit at around 2,500 metres, rich birdlife and views across to the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri.
- Tansen (About 4–5 hours by road) — A hill town in Palpa with steep Newar lanes, the Rani Mahal palace on the Kali Gandaki and Dhaka cloth weaving.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the monsoon a good time to visit Pokhara?
It is a trade-off: Heavy rain, cloud-covered mountains, leeches on trails and landslides on roads, but green scenery and the lowest prices. The best months overall are March–April and October–December.
+What is the weather like in Pokhara in the monsoon?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 77 rainy days over the season.