Kathmandu vs Pokhara

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kathmandu edges ahead as the better destination in January. Kathmandu offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Pokhara sees 10 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Kathmandu sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Pokhara is also comfortable at 16°C.

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

Kathmandu reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Pokhara averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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 January.

Kathmandu receives approximately 40 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Pokhara sees 122 mm over 15 rain days. That makes Kathmandu the drier option by 9 rain days and 82 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.