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Tajikistan's national averages run from -8 °C in January to 20 °C in July, with rainfall between 19 mm in September and 101 mm in March and 6.9–10.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 5 regions span -3–22 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Dushanbe
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Dushanbe
- Area
- 142,396 km²
Best months to visit
When Tajikistan shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.1 | -16.7 | -22.1 | -3.0 |
| February | -4.9 | -14.1 | -20.0 | 1.3 |
| March | 0.6 | -8.9 | -15.5 | 5.8 |
| April | 5.9 | -4.3 | -9.3 | 10.8 |
| May | 11.4 | 0.5 | -4.3 | 15.9 |
| June | 16.1 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 20.8 |
| July | 20.2 | 8.8 | 5.8 | 24.5 |
| August | 19.5 | 7.7 | 4.5 | 23.4 |
| September | 16.0 | 3.8 | -0.1 | 20.4 |
| October | 6.6 | -5.3 | -12.4 | 12.3 |
| November | -1.3 | -12.0 | -17.9 | 5.8 |
| December | -6.5 | -15.5 | -21.1 | -0.7 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 59 |
| February | 70 |
| March | 101 |
| April | 85 |
| May | 70 |
| June | 50 |
| July | 44 |
| August | 28 |
| September | 19 |
| October | 44 |
| November | 54 |
| December | 52 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.4 |
| February | 8.3 |
| March | 8.9 |
| April | 9.9 |
| May | 10.4 |
| June | 10.5 |
| July | 10.3 |
| August | 10.3 |
| September | 10.0 |
| October | 8.5 |
| November | 7.5 |
| December | 6.9 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 | 3.4 | 6.1 |
| February | 4.6 | 3.5 | 5.9 |
| March | 4.6 | 3.5 | 6.1 |
| April | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5.6 |
| May | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5.6 |
| June | 5.1 | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| July | 5.3 | 4.4 | 6.6 |
| August | 5.3 | 4.4 | 6.7 |
| September | 5.0 | 3.9 | 6.8 |
| October | 4.6 | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| November | 4.6 | 3.4 | 6.0 |
| December | 4.8 | 3.5 | 6.3 |
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Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Tajikistan
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Tajikistan carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Tajikistan, in order
- JanJanuary-8.1°C · 59 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around -8 °C with 59 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around -8 °C with 59 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary-4.9°C · 70 mm · 8.3 hr/day
Around -5 °C with 70 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
Around -5 °C with 70 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch0.6°C · 101 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 1 °C with 101 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 1 °C with 101 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril5.9°C · 85 mm · 9.9 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 85 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 85 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay11.4°C · 70 mm · 10.4 hr/day
Around 11 °C with 70 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 11 °C with 70 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune16.1°C · 50 mm · 10.5 hr/day
Around 16 °C with 50 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 16 °C with 50 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly20.2°C · 44 mm · 10.3 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 44 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 44 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust19.5°C · 28 mm · 10.3 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 27 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 27 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember16.0°C · 19 mm · 10.0 hr/day
Around 16 °C with 19 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 16 °C with 19 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober6.6°C · 44 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 7 °C with 44 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 7 °C with 44 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember-1.3°C · 54 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around -1 °C with 54 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around -1 °C with 54 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember-6.5°C · 52 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around -6 °C with 52 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around -6 °C with 52 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
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