Climate Insights for Thal

Upper Dir District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-14°C low
Wettest
March
332mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Thal is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1585mm of precipitation falls per year. Thal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Thal 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°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: -6° Average: -10° Min: -14° Feb Max: -2° Average: -8° Min: -14° Mar Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6° Apr Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -2° May Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 2° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 8° Sep Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° Oct Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0° Nov Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Dec Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Thal vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 110mm Feb Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 64mm Mar Precipitation: 332mm Snow: 311mm Apr Precipitation: 235mm Snow: 156mm May Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 32mm Jun Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 179mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 13mm Nov Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 64mm Dec Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow

Thal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1585mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 132mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 332mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 34mm. That's 298mm 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 784cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 311cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Thal 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 December, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

63 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Thal, which began on June 21, 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 681mm across the season with a monthly average of 227mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 468mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 225mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Expect around 78cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -14 to -2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 207cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/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
-14 °C
-6 °C
1 km/h
113 mm
110 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-2 °C
1 km/h
65 mm
64 cm
Mar
-6 °C
2 °C
1 km/h
332 mm
311 cm
Apr
-2 °C
6 °C
1 km/h
235 mm
156 cm
May
2 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
114 mm
32 cm
Jun
6 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
93 mm
1 cm
Oct
0 °C
11 °C
1 km/h
63 mm
13 cm
Nov
-7 °C
3 °C
1 km/h
69 mm
64 cm
Dec
-13 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
34 mm
33 cm
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