Upper Dir, Pakistan experiences average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Upper Dir, Pakistan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Upper Dir, Pakistan. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Dec 
Wetter season: Jan–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.1/10
Best: May, June, August, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 19°C / 7°C
Feels Like 20°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 89 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 59%
Wind Speed 9 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Snow Days 4 days
Frost Days 16 days
Hottest Month
29°C
June
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 8 days
Coldest Month
-4°C
January
Avg High 6°C
Rain 10 days
Driest Month
4 days
October
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 8°C
Windiest Month
11 km/h
December (Gusts 29)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:09
Daylight 14.3h
Sunset 19:28
Live conditions —
Upper Dir on the map · live conditions
Upper Dir, Pakistan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Pakistan
- City
- Upper Dir
- Population
- 29.9K
- Coordinates
- 35.21°, 71.88°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 16 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 6 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 6°C / -4°C . Feb: 9°C / -2°C . Mar: 14°C / 2°C . Apr: 20°C / 6°C . May: 26°C / 11°C . Jun: 29°C / 16°C . Jul: 28°C / 19°C . Aug: 27°C / 19°C . Sep: 26°C / 16°C . Oct: 22°C / 8°C . Nov: 16°C / 1°C . Dec: 11°C / -3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 94 mm. Feb: 104 mm. Mar: 152 mm. Apr: 111 mm. May: 38 mm. Jun: 38 mm. Jul: 227 mm. Aug: 160 mm. Sep: 46 mm. Oct: 23 mm. Nov: 46 mm. Dec: 24 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 53%. Feb: 53%. Mar: 58%. Apr: 58%. May: 54%. Jun: 53%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 52%. Nov: 52%. Dec: 48%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 9 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 9 km/h . Jun: 8 km/h . Jul: 7 km/h . Aug: 7 km/h . Sep: 7 km/h . Oct: 9 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow Days Snowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 8 days. Feb: 6 days. Mar: 4 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 2 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 52 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jun 2025 · 30°C | Jun · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -3°C | Jan · -4°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 496 mm | Jul · 227 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 11 km/h | Dec · 11 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Fair May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Wet August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / -4°C | 3°C / -9°C | 10days (94 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 53% Moderate | 3.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / -2°C | 6°C / -6°C | 8days (104 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 53% Moderate | 4.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 14°C / 2°C | 13°C / -2°C | 13days (152 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 58% Moderate | 5.9 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 6°C | 21°C / 3°C | 11days (111 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7 High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 11°C | 27°C / 9°C | 8days (38 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 16°C | 31°C / 15°C | 8days (38 mm) Wet | 12.9h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 28°C / 19°C | 32°C / 21°C | 21days (227 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 18days (160 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 79% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 16°C | 28°C / 15°C | 9days (46 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 8°C | 21°C / 6°C | 4days (23 mm) Good | 9.9h Good | 52% Moderate | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 1°C | 14°C / -3°C | 5days (46 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 52% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 11°C / -3°C | 8°C / -8°C | 4days (24 mm) Good | 8.3h Good | 48% Moderate | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Upper Dir are May, June, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Upper Dir, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Upper Dir is June, with average daytime highs of 29°C (85°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Upper Dir is January, with average overnight lows of -4°C (25°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Upper Dir is July, averaging 227mm of precipitation across 21 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Upper Dir runs through July, August, March, April, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Upper Dir.
Upper Dir receives approximately 120 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Upper Dir.
The least favorable months to visit Upper Dir are January, February, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Upper Dir is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Upper Dir is 59%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Upper Dir receives snow. Months with snowfall average 4 snow days and 9 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 16 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Upper Dir are 9 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is December with peak winds reaching 11 km/h (7 mph) (gusts up to 29 km/h / 18 mph).
Upper Dir averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 39%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Upper Dir is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Upper Dir has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Upper Dir ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
July is not the best time to visit Upper Dir, with a climate score of 5.9/10. Consider visiting during May, June, August, September, October instead for better conditions.
For July in Upper Dir, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 28°C (82°F) and 21 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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