Climate Insights for Upper Dir

The climate in Upper Dir is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1215mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 306mm of rainfall. Upper Dir is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, 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 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 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 November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Upper Dir is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1215mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 306mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 26mm. That's 280mm 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. Upper Dir receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 425cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 226cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Upper Dir 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 July, 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 Upper Dir, which began on June 21, 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 June at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

The best time to visit Upper Dir is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°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 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.