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Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal

Pokhara in May

A great time to visit. The best months for Pokhara are March, April, May and November. In May, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
22°C
Rainfall
83 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Pokhara is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 22°C with about 83mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Pokhara in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Western Development Region, Nepal
The Western Development Region was formerly one of Nepal's five development regions. It was located in the west-central part of the country, with its headquarters located in Pokhar
List of people from Pokhara
This is a list of notable people from Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolitan City of Gandaki Province Nepal. It includes people who were born/raised in, lived in, or spent portions of their
Bat Cave, Nepal
The Bat Cave is a solutional cave in the Kaski District in Pokhara, Nepal. It is known for a habitat of Horseshoe bats inside the cave, over the walls and ceiling. The cave is form
Mahendra Cave
Mahendra Gupha is a cave located in Pokhara-16, Batulechaur, Kaski district, close to the Kali khola, is a large limestone cave. It is a rare example of a cave system in Nepal cont
Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley
Lake Cluster is the collective name for nine lakes in the Pokhara valley in western Nepal. The nine lakes which constitute the lake cluster are Phewa, Begnas, Rupa, Khaste, Dipang,
Kali Khola
The Kali Khola is a tributary of the Seti Gandaki River in Nepal. It joins the Seti Gandaki in the ward of Bagar in Pokhara in central Nepal.

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Pokhara in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Pokhara?+

A great time to visit. Pokhara's best months are generally March, April, May and November.

What is the weather like in Pokhara in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 22°C. Rainfall averages about 83mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Pokhara in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Pokhara in May?+

Popular things to do include Western Development Region, Nepal, List of people from Pokhara, Bat Cave, Nepal and Mahendra Cave. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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