Climate Insights for Thal

Upper Dir District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
December
-18°C low
Wettest
March
151mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Thal is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1158mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 151mm of rainfall. Thal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Thal experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -8° Average: -12° Min: -17° Feb Max: -5° Average: -10° Min: -15° Mar Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -10° Apr Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -5° May Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -2° Jun Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jul Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Aug Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Sep Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 3° Oct Max: 7° Average: 0° Min: -6° Nov Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -13° Dec Max: -8° Average: -12° Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min

Thal has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 70mm Feb Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 84mm Mar Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 106mm Apr Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 95mm May Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 26mm Jun Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 4mm Jul Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 27mm Nov Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 55mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 21mm
Precipitation
Snow

Thal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1158mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 151mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 28mm. That's 124mm less than March, 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. Thal receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 490cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 106cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Thal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Thal, which began on March 20, 2026. Thal 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 July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 3 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 329mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -13 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Expect around 85cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to -5°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 242mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Expect around 174cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Thal 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-17 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
98 mm
70 cm
Feb
-15 °C
-5 °C
5 km/h
117 mm
84 cm
Mar Current
-10 °C
-1 °C
5 km/h
151 mm
106 cm
Apr
-5 °C
4 °C
5 km/h
151 mm
95 cm
May
-2 °C
9 °C
6 km/h
81 mm
26 cm
Jun
3 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
84 mm
4 cm
Jul
8 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
65 mm
3 cm
Oct
-6 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
61 mm
27 cm
Nov
-13 °C
-2 °C
7 km/h
78 mm
55 cm
Dec
-18 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
28 mm
21 cm
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