Weather in Dushanbe
What's the weather like in Dushanbe?
Dushanbe has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 35°C (96°F) in July, with overnight lows around -4°C (25°F) and 21°C (69°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Dushanbe are April through May, and October.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇹🇯 Tajikistan
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Dushanbe
- Coordinates
- 38.560, 68.787
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | -4°C / 25°F | 75 mm | 11 | — |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | -2°C / 28°F | 83 mm | 11 | — |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 3°C / 38°F | 120 mm | 16 | — |
| April | 20°C / 69°F | 8°C / 46°F | 119 mm | 13 | — |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 12°C / 54°F | 92 mm | 11 | — |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 17°C / 62°F | 17 mm | 3 | — |
| July | 35°C / 96°F | 21°C / 69°F | 2 mm | 1 | — |
| August | 33°C / 92°F | 18°C / 65°F | 6 mm | 1 | — |
| September | 30°C / 85°F | 14°C / 58°F | 3 mm | 1 | — |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 8°C / 46°F | 40 mm | 5 | — |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 2°C / 35°F | 70 mm | 9 | — |
| December | 9°C / 49°F | -2°C / 28°F | 52 mm | 9 | — |
Dushanbe by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dushanbe?
The most comfortable months in Dushanbe are usually April, May, October, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Dushanbe?
July is typically the hottest month in Dushanbe, averaging a high of 35°C (96°F).
What is the coldest month in Dushanbe?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -4°C (25°F).
Does it snow in Dushanbe?
Snow is rare in Dushanbe; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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