Pokhara vs Kathmandu

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.

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

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

Pokhara 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.

Kathmandu 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.

Pokhara receives approximately 94 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Kathmandu sees 19 mm over 3 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%.