Pokhara weather in January
January in Pokhara: cool, rainy — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Pokhara · #225 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Pokhara climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 142 mm / 5.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 74 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pokhara in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Pokhara?
- January in Pokhara: cool, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Pokhara on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Pokhara in January?
- In January, Pokhara averages a daily high of 14.8°C and a low of 3.8°C, with about 141.6 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pokhara in January?
- Pokhara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 74 in January.