March · Nepal
Best time to visit Pokhara in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pokhara in March
Average temperature 18°C, 41 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 48% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.2/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 48%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Pokhara scores 9.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 19 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.
March in Pokhara — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
March averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 daylight hours.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Pokhara (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pokhara in March?
- In March, Pokhara averages 18°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Pokhara?
- March earns a 9.2/10 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 March?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 48% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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