Month guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Pokhara. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Dry, clear and comfortable; one of the best months for views, treks and paragliding.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Pokhara: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with October (27°C (81°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:17
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm, with rhododendrons on the hills and a second trekking season; afternoon haze and storms increase by May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 5 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Tihar (October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Sarangkot
Tandem paragliding
Fly in the morning for calmer air and clearer mountains, and choose an operator with a clear safety record and insured pilots.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours including transfer
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
Religious site · Anadu hill
World Peace Pagoda
A white Buddhist stupa built by the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji order on a ridge above the southern shore of Phewa Lake, at about 1,100 metres.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Active
- Photo spot
Nature · Begnas Lake
Begnas Lake
Combine a boat trip with the ridge walk between Begnas and Rupa lakes for views of both and of the mountains.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 10°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Pokhara?
One of the best months to visit Pokhara, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March–April, October and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Pokhara?
It is one of the best months to visit Pokhara. Dry, clear and comfortable; one of the best months for views, treks and paragliding.
+How warm is Pokhara in November?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pokhara in November?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.