Verdict: Excellent month
Pokhara Weather in January
January is mild-to-cool in Pokhara, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 4 wet days in a typical year. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Pokhara.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
6°C / 43°F
Rain days
~4
Precipitation
34 mm
What to pack for Pokhara in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Pokhara: Apr (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Jan (16°C / 61°F) · Wettest: Jul (~30 rain days)
16°
6°
Jan
19°
8°
Feb
24°
12°
Mar
28°
15°
Apr
27°
18°
May
28°
21°
Jun
27°
22°
Jul
27°
22°
Aug
27°
21°
Sep
25°
16°
Oct
22°
11°
Nov
18°
7°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)