December · Nepal
Best time to visit Pokhara in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pokhara in December
Average temperature 13°C, 1 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Pokhara scores 8.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 10 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.
December in Pokhara — reliably good (4th best month)
December averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pokhara in December?
- In December, Pokhara averages 13°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Pokhara?
- December earns a 8.4/10 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 December?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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