Bokhtar climate
Bokhtar (Tajikistan) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 253 mm10.0 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bokhtar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1151 | 134 | 643 | 311.2 |
| Feb | 1356 | 236 | 846 | 441.8 |
| Mar | 2068 | 846 | 1457 | 421.7 |
| Apr | 2780 | 1356 | 2068 | 391.5 |
| May | 3392 | 1966 | 2679 | 230.9 |
| Jun | 39103 | 2475 | 3289 | 70.3 |
| Jul | 42107 | 2679 | 3493 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 40103 | 2475 | 3289 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3493 | 1966 | 2780 | 10.0 |
| Oct | 2680 | 1356 | 2068 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 1864 | 744 | 1254 | 271.1 |
| Dec | 1254 | 236 | 745 | 301.2 |
| Year | 42107 | 134 | 2068 | 25310.0 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63% | 63% | 2.2 | 9:49 |
| Feb | 65% | 64% | 3.0 | 10:44 |
| Mar | 60% | 60% | 4.3 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 53% | 56% | 5.7 | 13:08 |
| May | 39% | 41% | 7.1 | 14:12 |
| Jun | 23% | 24% | 8.1 | 14:46 |
| Jul | 17% | 17% | 8.0 | 14:32 |
| Aug | 17% | 15% | 7.3 | 13:37 |
| Sep | 19% | 14% | 6.2 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 31% | 30% | 4.4 | 11:08 |
| Nov | 51% | 52% | 2.7 | 10:04 |
| Dec | 61% | 60% | 2.0 | 9:33 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bokhtar is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C107 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C51 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.7 °C49.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 253 mm10.0 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 50% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–October. The wettest month is February (44 mm1.8 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 17% in August to 65% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 7 km/h (4 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bokhtar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 42 mm1.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C107 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bokhtar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1151 to 13 °C56 °F, lows 134 to 2 °C36 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 846 to 19 °C66 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 39103 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 2475 to 26 °C79 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1864 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 744 to 19 °C66 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Bokhtar compares
Compared with Dushanbe, about 78 km to the north, Bokhtar is on average 2.3 °C4.1 °F warmer and receives 20% less precipitation (253 mm10.0 in vs 318 mm13 in). The difference is largest in May (3.1 °C5.5 °F warmer).
Of the 7 places in Tajikistan covered by World Climates, Bokhtar is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 5th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Tajikistan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Kunduz (Afghanistan, BSh), Qom (Iran, BWh) and Kashan (Iran, BWh).
Nearby places
- Dushanbe 78 km · 18 °C64 °F · 318 mm13 in
- Kŭlob 89 km · 19 °C66 °F · 294 mm12 in
- Kunduz 123 km · 20 °C68 °F · 219 mm8.6 in
- Tirmiz 149 km · 20 °C67 °F · 169 mm6.7 in
- Baghlan 190 km · 20 °C68 °F · 246 mm9.7 in
- Mazar-e Sharif 194 km · 19 °C67 °F · 179 mm7.0 in
- Balkh 205 km · 19 °C66 °F · 172 mm6.8 in
- Shahrisabz 217 km · 17 °C63 °F · 290 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bokhtar?
July is the warmest month in Bokhtar, with an average high of 42 °C (107 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bokhtar?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (51 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bokhtar?
February is the wettest month with about 44 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Bokhtar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 782 m, while Bokhtar lies at about 426 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.3 °C4.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.