August · Nepal
Best time to visit Pokhara in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pokhara in August
Average temperature 23°C, 456 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 456 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Pokhara scores 4.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 456 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pokhara looks across Phewa Lake to the Annapurna range, with Sarangkot sunrise and trekking trails close by.
August in Pokhara — the hardest end of the year
August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
456 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pokhara in August?
- In August, Pokhara averages 23°C, 456 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Pokhara?
- August earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pokhara in August?
- Expect about 456 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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