Best time to visit Tajikistan

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The best time to visit Tajikistan is April

Are you looking for top-secret information about when to visit Tajikistan? Look no further! April is the best time to go to Tajikistan due to the excellent all-round climate conditions, and it’s not likely to be at its busiest as it’s not during the height of the peak travel season.

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.

Learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Tajikistan below. Be sure to check out the handy tools we’ve included to help you search for flights and transport, accommodation, and everything else you need to plan and book your trip.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

August

Most daylight

August

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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
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.

CityBest time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
DushanbeApril
5℃
-2℃
6℃
-1℃
13℃
5℃
18℃
8℃
24℃
13℃
29℃
18℃
32℃
21℃
31℃
19℃
26℃
15℃
19℃
10℃
12℃
4℃
7℃
-0℃
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Top FAQs

Tajikistan is in Middle East.

Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Tajikistan:

The warmest month of the year in Dushanbe, one of the most popular places to visit in Tajikistan, is July.
The driest month of the year in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, is usually around August each year.

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