Climate Insights for Upper Dir

The climate in Upper Dir is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1302mm of precipitation falls per year. Upper Dir receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Upper Dir is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Upper Dir experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Upper Dir vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Upper Dir is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1302mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 193mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 31mm. That's 162mm 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. Upper Dir receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 287cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 77cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Upper Dir is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 Upper Dir, which began on March 20, 2026. Upper Dir 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Upper Dir is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Upper Dir 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.