Kathmandu vs Pokhara

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kathmandu edges ahead as the better destination in December. Kathmandu offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Pokhara sees 10 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Kathmandu sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Pokhara is also comfortable at 17°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kathmandu is the stronger choice in December.

Kathmandu reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Pokhara averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Kathmandu receives approximately 19 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Pokhara sees 94 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Kathmandu the drier option by 10 rain days and 75 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.