Weather & climate · Dushanbe
Best Time to Visit Tajikistan
May and September
The best time to visit Tajikistan is May and September, when daytime highs in Dushanbe are around 26–28°C. October is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (35°C by day), January the coldest (-4°C at night).
35°C
Warmest: July
-4°C
Coldest nights: January
318 mm
Rain per year
52 mm
Wettest: February
Tajikistan weather by month
- Jan5°C-4°C36 mm
- Feb7°C-3°C52 mm
- Mar14°C2°C52 mm
- Apr20°C8°C52 mm
- May26°C13°C31 mm
- Jun32°C18°C11 mm
- Jul35°C20°C2 mm
- Aug34°C19°C1 mm
- Sep28°C14°C2 mm
- Oct20°C8°C11 mm
- Nov12°C2°C33 mm
- Dec7°C-3°C35 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -4°C | 36 mm | 65% | 72% | Cold |
| February | 7°C | -3°C | 52 mm | 69% | 75% | Cold |
| March | 14°C | 2°C | 52 mm | 65% | 74% | Fair |
| April | 20°C | 8°C | 52 mm | 59% | 68% | Fair |
| May | 26°C | 13°C | 31 mm | 46% | 60% | Best time |
| June | 32°C | 18°C | 11 mm | 29% | 46% | Fair |
| July | 35°C | 20°C | 2 mm | 21% | 39% | Very hot |
| August | 34°C | 19°C | 1 mm | 20% | 34% | Very hot |
| September | 28°C | 14°C | 2 mm | 22% | 31% | Best time |
| October | 20°C | 8°C | 11 mm | 35% | 44% | Good |
| November | 12°C | 2°C | 33 mm | 54% | 61% | Fair |
| December | 7°C | -3°C | 35 mm | 63% | 69% | Cold |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Dushanbe (38.55, 68.77). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Tajikistan have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tajikistan?
May and September. The best time to visit Tajikistan is May and September, when daytime highs in Dushanbe are around 26–28°C. October is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (35°C by day), January the coldest (-4°C at night).
What is the hottest month in Tajikistan?
July, with average highs of 35°C in Dushanbe.
What is the coldest month in Tajikistan?
January, when nights drop to about -4°C and days reach 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tajikistan?
February with about 52 mm; August is the driest (1 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Tajikistan?
February is the least comfortable month on average: 7°C by day and 52 mm of rain.
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