Season guide · Pokhara · Nepal
Pokhara in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm, with rhododendrons on the hills and a second trekking season; afternoon haze and storms increase by May. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 30 rainy days across March–May. March–April are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 30
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 9 | 12.8 h | 4/5 |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 15 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 28°C (82°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 30 of the year's roughly 141 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Holi — festival of colours (usually March)
- April: Nepali New Year (Navavarsha) — public holiday and celebrations (usually mid-April)
- May: Buddha Jayanti — Buddha's birthday at monasteries and stupas (April or May)
Good choices for spring
Religious site · Damside
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
A cave across the road from Davis Falls, entered down a spiral staircase, with a shrine to Shiva housing a natural stone lingam.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Nature
- History
Museum · Ratopahiro
International Mountain Museum
Visit before a trek to understand the mountains you will see, or on a cloudy day when the peaks are hidden.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- History
- Kids
Nature · Batulechaur
Mahendra Cave and Bat Cave
Two limestone caves in the north of the city.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Active
Museum · North Pokhara
Gurkha Memorial Museum
A good rainy-day visit to understand why so many families in the hills around Pokhara have a soldier in their history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in spring
- Bandipur (About 2.5–3 hours by car) — A preserved Newar hill town on an old trading route, with a car-free main street of 18th- and 19th-century brick houses, temples and views of the Himalaya from the Tundikhel ridge.
- 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.
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 spring a good time to visit Pokhara?
Yes: March–April are among the best months. Warm, with rhododendrons on the hills and a second trekking season; afternoon haze and storms increase by May.
+What is the weather like in Pokhara in spring?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 30 rainy days over the season.