January · Nepal
Best time to visit Pokhara in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pokhara in January
Average temperature 11°C, 6 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Pokhara scores 8.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 11°C, 6 mm of rain, and roughly 8 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.
January holds up well in Pokhara — 6th best month
Expect 11°C (51°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 6 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pokhara in January?
- In January, Pokhara averages 11°C, 6 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Pokhara?
- January earns a 8.1/10 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 January?
- Expect about 6 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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