Climate Insights for Dharān

The climate in Dharān is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1878mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 699mm of rainfall. Dharān is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Dharān vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Dharān is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1878mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 157mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 699mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0mm. That's 699mm 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.

Dharān is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 1km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Dharān, which began on June 21, 2026. Dharān 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 April at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 53 days from now.

The best time to visit Dharān is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dharān 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. 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.