Month guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Pokhara. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Peak season: washed-clean skies, the clearest mountain views and the busiest trails and paragliding launches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Pokhara: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:09
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:40
- Daylight
- About 11.4 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, October rates 5 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Dashain (September or October)
- Tihar — festival of lights with oil lamps and garlands (October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
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
Nature · Lakeside
Phewa Lake
Go out early in the morning when the water is calm and the mountains are most likely to be clear; wear the life jacket provided.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 15°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Pokhara?
One of the best months to visit Pokhara, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and November–December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Pokhara?
It is one of the best months to visit Pokhara. Peak season: washed-clean skies, the clearest mountain views and the busiest trails and paragliding launches.
+How warm is Pokhara in October?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pokhara in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.