Nepal's second-largest city sits at 800m on the shore of Phewa Lake, with the Annapurna Range soaring directly above — one of the most dramatic mountain-to-valley contrasts on Earth. The reflection of Machapuchare (Fishtail Mountain, 6,993m) in the lake is an iconic Himalayan image. Pokhara is the starting point for the Annapurna Circuit, one of the world's great trekking routes.
Nights sit around 21°C and afternoons around 30°C.
Pokhara has real seasons: summer afternoons sit around 31°C, winter ones around 21°C.
Most of the rain falls in summer, least in winter. The wettest month is July, with 941 mm.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: January averages an AQI of 86, while August clears to 51.
Days stretch to about 13.8 hours of light in June and shrink to 10.2 in December — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
No month in Pokhara matches what you're after, so come for the place rather than the weather. Expect fast internet (95 Mbps) and a low cost of living (about €500 a month).
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