Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for June
| Metric | Kathmandu | Pokhara | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F) | 26°C (79°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 19°C (66°F) | 20°C (68°F)▲ | Pokhara |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 27 days | 27 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 470 mm▲ | 654 mm | Kathmandu |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 7 km/h | 7 km/h | Tie |
Kathmandu and Pokhara are closely matched in June. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Kathmandu sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Pokhara is also comfortable at 26°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in June.
Kathmandu reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 19°C (66°F) at night during June. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Pokhara averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 June.
Kathmandu receives approximately 470 mm of rainfall across 27 rain days during June. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.
Pokhara sees 654 mm over 27 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 19°C, 27 rain days
Highs of 26°C, lows of 20°C, 27 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during June.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. June is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Kathmandu | Pokhara | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 16°C | 6d | 16°C | 15d |
| Feb | 18°C | 8d | 18°C | 18d |
| Mar | 22°C | 10d | 22°C | 18d |
| Apr | 25°C | 13d | 25°C | 15d |
| May | 26°C | 22d | 26°C | 22d |
| Jun | 26°C | 27d | 26°C | 27d |
| Jul | 25°C | 31d | 26°C | 31d |
| Aug | 26°C | 31d | 26°C | 30d |
| Sep | 25°C | 28d | 25°C | 26d |
| Oct | 23°C | 14d | 23°C | 17d |
| Nov | 20°C | 6d | 20°C | 15d |
| Dec | 17°C | 3d | 17°C | 13d |
Kathmandu Weather in June
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