Month guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in September
What September is really like in Pokhara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dhurba Gurung, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 20 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Rain eases towards the end of the month and the trekking season begins; Dashain sometimes starts late in September.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 20
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 6th-warmest month in Pokhara: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 20 of its 30 days. Compared with August (29°C (84°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:54
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- Dashain — Nepal's biggest festival, many businesses close for several days (September or October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Anadu hill
World Peace Pagoda
Boat across and walk up for the best experience, then descend on the other side towards Damside; remove shoes on the stupa terrace.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Active
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 20 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 September a good time to visit Pokhara?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Pokhara in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Pokhara?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rain eases towards the end of the month and the trekking season begins; Dashain sometimes starts late in September.
+How warm is Pokhara in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pokhara in September?
Expect rain on about 20 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.