Climate Insights for Dailekh

The climate in Dailekh is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1866mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 552mm of rainfall. Dailekh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, August, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Dailekh vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Dailekh is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1866mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 155mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 552mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 10mm. That's 542mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 20cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Dailekh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Dailekh, which began on March 20, 2026. Dailekh is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Dailekh is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 92mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dailekh based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.