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Pokhara & the Annapurnas in January
Cold nights and mostly clear skies. Pokhara is pleasant in the sun and the lake is calm, so it is a good month for Sarangkot sunrises and lake days. Low treks such as Ghandruk and Poon Hill are open but Ghorepani can have snow, and Annapurna Base Camp sees deep snow and avalanche risk above Deurali. Thorong La is often closed and many Manang lodges shut. Bandipur and Gorkha are dry and quiet.
Local tip for January
Pack a warm layer for dawn on Sarangkot, where it can be near freezing.
Where to go in January
Pokhara & the Annapurnas822 mPokhara
A lake city under Machhapuchhre, gateway to the Annapurnas
Pokhara & the Annapurnas1,600 mSarangkot
Pokhara's sunrise ridge and paragliding launch above Phewa
Pokhara & the Annapurnas1,030 mBandipur
A car-free Newar trading bazaar on a ridge saddle
Festivals around January
Trips at their best in January
Elsewhere in Nepal in January
Questions
Is January a good time to visit Pokhara & the Annapurnas?
Cold nights and mostly clear skies. Pokhara is pleasant in the sun and the lake is calm, so it is a good month for Sarangkot sunrises and lake days. Low treks such as Ghandruk and Poon Hill are open but Ghorepani can have snow, and Annapurna Base Camp sees deep snow and avalanche risk above Deurali. Thorong La is often closed and many Manang lodges shut. Bandipur and Gorkha are dry and quiet.
What is the weather like in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in January?
Pokhara ≈ 7–20 °C, dry, clear mornings. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in January?
We suggest Pokhara, Sarangkot, Bandipur. Pack a warm layer for dawn on Sarangkot, where it can be near freezing.