Our verdict
The best time to visit Tajikistan is April
In summer, temperatures can reach as high 39℃ (103℉) in the middle of the day in Dushanbe. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as -6℃ (22℉) at night. The climate can differ in many places across Tajikistan, and you can see more in the handy table below.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Tajikistan when the days are longest, you should visit in August. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Tajikistan in April – It’s the wettest month of the year.
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Tajikistan seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Tajikistan is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Tajikistan
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Dushanbe | April | ↑↓ | 5℃-2℃ | 6℃-1℃ | 13℃5℃ | 18℃8℃ | 24℃13℃ | 29℃18℃ | 32℃21℃ | 31℃19℃ | 26℃15℃ | 19℃10℃ | 12℃4℃ | 7℃-0℃ |
Top FAQs
Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Tajikistan: