Dushanbe climate
Dushanbe (Tajikistan) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 318 mm13 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dushanbe climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 948 | 032 | 440 | 361.4 |
| Feb | 1051 | 133 | 642 | 522.0 |
| Mar | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 522.1 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1152 | 1763 | 522.0 |
| May | 2985 | 1762 | 2374 | 311.2 |
| Jun | 3697 | 2170 | 2984 | 110.4 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2475 | 3188 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 3799 | 2272 | 3085 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 3289 | 1763 | 2476 | 10.1 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1152 | 1864 | 110.4 |
| Nov | 1660 | 541 | 1151 | 331.3 |
| Dec | 1050 | 134 | 642 | 351.4 |
| Year | 39102 | 032 | 1864 | 31813 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 72% | 1.9 | 9:45 |
| Feb | 69% | 75% | 2.5 | 10:42 |
| Mar | 65% | 74% | 3.7 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 59% | 68% | 5.0 | 13:09 |
| May | 46% | 60% | 6.3 | 14:15 |
| Jun | 29% | 46% | 7.5 | 14:50 |
| Jul | 21% | 39% | 7.7 | 14:36 |
| Aug | 20% | 34% | 7.1 | 13:39 |
| Sep | 22% | 31% | 5.9 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 35% | 44% | 4.0 | 11:07 |
| Nov | 54% | 61% | 2.4 | 10:01 |
| Dec | 63% | 69% | 1.8 | 9:29 |
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 Dushanbe is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C48 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.1 °C48.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 318 mm13 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 49% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–October. The wettest month is March (52 mm2.1 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 20% in August to 69% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 31%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 7 km/h (4 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dushanbe
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 11 mm0.4 in to 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C102 °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 Dushanbe
- Winter (December–February) — highs 948 to 10 °C51 °F, lows 032 to 1 °C34 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1763 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 643 to 17 °C62 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3697 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C75 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1660 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 541 to 17 °C63 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Dushanbe compares
Compared with Tashkent, about 306 km to the north, Dushanbe is on average 1.6 °C2.8 °F warmer and receives 23% less precipitation (318 mm13 in vs 412 mm16 in). The difference is largest in December (2.8 °C5.1 °F warmer).
Of the 7 places in Tajikistan covered by World Climates, Dushanbe is the 4th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 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: Shahrisabz (Uzbekistan, BSk), Jizzax (Uzbekistan, BSk) and Saveh (Iran, BSh).
Nearby places
- Bokhtar 78 km · 20 °C68 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
- Kŭlob 112 km · 19 °C66 °F · 294 mm12 in
- Istaravshan 154 km · 13 °C56 °F · 272 mm11 in
- Shahrisabz 178 km · 17 °C63 °F · 290 mm11 in
- Jizzax 196 km · 17 °C63 °F · 321 mm13 in
- Tirmiz 197 km · 20 °C67 °F · 169 mm6.7 in
- Samarkand 200 km · 16 °C60 °F · 319 mm13 in
- Kunduz 201 km · 20 °C68 °F · 219 mm8.6 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dushanbe?
July is the warmest month in Dushanbe, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dushanbe?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (48 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dushanbe?
March is the wettest month with about 52 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Dushanbe?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May 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 1,327 m, while Dushanbe lies at about 767 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.6 °C6.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.