Pokhara (Annapurna) weather in June
June in Pokhara: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 29 rainy days.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#9 of 12 months in Pokhara · #1194 of 1413 destinations to visit in June · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
- Days
- 26°C
- Nights
- 20°C
- Wet days
- 29
- Sun
- 8.6 h
- Humidity
- 88%
- Daylight
- 14 h

Traveller notes on Pokhara in June
Notes from nearby Manang (44 km away)
Pokhara doesn't have its own notes for June yet — these are about Manang, close enough to share the season.
Manang-forum threads on trekking the Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake during the wetter months call this one of the better monsoon-season choices in Nepal, posters describing the Manang and Jomsom-Muktinath side as sitting in a real rain shadow that gets comparatively little rain even at peak season. Regulars call the stretch below Pisang a real contrast, considerably wetter than the sheltered sections further along. Posters describe the approach after Chame as noticeably drier, conditions more favorable than what trekkers face lower down. Regulars recommend never attempting this route solo, a partner or guide standing advice. Posters call real waterproof layers still essential despite the rain shadow, conditions never fully predictable. Regulars recommend checking trail and weather conditions before committing to a specific itinerary. The record: 16.8C days feeling like 18C, 10.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 402.6mm across nearly 30 days and 89 percent humidity.
Other months in Pokhara
Pokhara-forum threads on an April visit describe conditions as genuinely mild and pleasant, posters naming a range roughly between twenty and thirty degrees as standard for the month. Regulars call Pokhara genuinely warmer and more humid than Kathmandu by late April, several posters naming this a real difference worth planning around. Posters call haze from regional farm burn-offs a genuine recurring complaint, several regulars naming this a real reason mountain views can disappoint despite otherwise clear skies. Regulars call nights genuinely mild enough that a fan covers it, several threads confirming air conditioning isn't really necessary. Posters recommend checking recent haze reports before counting on mountain views, several regulars calling this standard given how much visibility varies day to day. The record: 24.1C days, 11.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 193.2mm across nearly 16 days and 72 percent humidity.
Pokhara-forum threads on a March visit call this genuinely one of the better windows for Nepal overall, posters describing conditions as generally favorable though morning mist at lower elevations is a real possibility. Regulars call mornings typically clear with building cloud around the peaks by midday, afternoon showers a genuine factor later in the month. Posters recommend Sarangkot for panoramic Annapurna views regardless of trekking plans, a real option for anyone not doing a multi-day route. Regulars call rhododendron blooms a March highlight on many of the popular treks, timing here considered genuinely rewarding for anyone interested in the flowers specifically. Posters recommend real layers for elevation gain regardless of comfortable conditions in town, mountain weather here shifting fast once a trek climbs. The record: 20.5C days feeling like 21C, 8C nights, an extraordinarily high 194.7mm across nearly 20 days and 76 percent humidity.
Pokhara-forum threads on February trekking describe conditions as genuinely comfortable for walking, posters calling daytime temperatures pleasant without the sticky heat of later spring. Regulars call this one of the quieter windows on the main trekking routes, less crowded than the busier March and April season. Posters describe mountain views as often clearer this time of year, though a hazy stretch remains possible on any given day. Regulars recommend real layers for the evening chill, temperatures dropping once the sun goes down even at Pokhara's low elevation. Posters call checking a multi-day forecast before committing to a route worthwhile, conditions at higher altitudes shifting faster than the lake-side town suggests. Regulars call February a solid choice for anyone prioritizing comfortable walking temperatures over guaranteed clear skies. The record: 16.8C days feeling like 17C, 6.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 192.7mm across nearly 20 days and 77 percent humidity.
Pokhara-forum threads on late-September conditions describe the monsoon as genuinely winding down by the last week, posters calling that stretch a real sweet spot with clear skies compared to earlier in the month. Regulars are direct early September remains solidly within the wettest part of the Nepal year here, real caution warranted for anyone planning serious trekking that early. Posters describe the mountain views as becoming genuinely crystal clear once the pattern breaks, a real reward for timing a visit toward month's end. Regulars call daytime temperatures comfortable in the mid-twenties Celsius once the shift happens. Posters recommend building flexibility into any Annapurna-area itinerary given how much conditions vary within the same month. Regulars call late September through October the genuinely strong window for the wider region. The record: 25C days feeling like a punishing 30C, 20.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 806mm across nearly 28 days and 88 percent humidity.
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Pokhara climate normals — June
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pokhara in June
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Pokhara's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPokhara's best weather comes in March, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Pokhara in June
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Monsoon on the lake
10 Jun – 20 Sep · usuallyRiskThe wettest city in Nepal, by a distance. Fewa rises, the Annapurnas are behind cloud for weeks, the trails leech, and the highway from Kathmandu closes for landslides.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk29 rainy days and about 874 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Pokhara — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Pokhara?
Pokhara in June — FAQ
- Is June a good time to visit Pokhara?
- June in Pokhara: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 29 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Pokhara on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Pokhara in June?
- In June, Pokhara averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 20.1°C, with about 873.6 mm of rain over roughly 28.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pokhara in June?
- Pokhara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in June.
Within 300 km: Manang's ACAP and TIMS permits on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.