Isfara climate
Isfara (Tajikistan) has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 200 mm7.9 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Isfara climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 847 | −228 | 338 | 170.7 |
| Feb | 1051 | 031 | 541 | 210.8 |
| Mar | 1763 | 642 | 1152 | 261.0 |
| Apr | 2373 | 1051 | 1662 | 230.9 |
| May | 2882 | 1559 | 2171 | 241.0 |
| Jun | 3391 | 1967 | 2679 | 130.5 |
| Jul | 3596 | 2271 | 2984 | 60.2 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2169 | 2781 | 100.4 |
| Sep | 2985 | 1560 | 2272 | 30.1 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1050 | 1661 | 120.5 |
| Nov | 1559 | 440 | 1049 | 240.9 |
| Dec | 949 | 031 | 540 | 200.8 |
| Year | 3596 | −228 | 1661 | 2007.9 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63% | 73% | 1.9 | 9:37 |
| Feb | 63% | 75% | 2.7 | 10:37 |
| Mar | 59% | 68% | 4.0 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 55% | 61% | 5.5 | 13:13 |
| May | 48% | 53% | 6.6 | 14:23 |
| Jun | 36% | 42% | 7.5 | 15:01 |
| Jul | 30% | 36% | 7.6 | 14:45 |
| Aug | 29% | 34% | 6.9 | 13:45 |
| Sep | 30% | 32% | 5.6 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 41% | 46% | 3.8 | 11:03 |
| Nov | 54% | 60% | 2.3 | 9:54 |
| Dec | 62% | 70% | 1.7 | 9:20 |
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 Isfara is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C96 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C47 °F and lows −2 °C28 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.5 °C45.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 200 mm7.9 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 37% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January and June–October. The wettest month is March (26 mm1.0 in), the driest is September (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in August to 63% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 32%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in November to 9 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.3 hours in December to 15.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Isfara
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 24 mm1.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C47 °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 Isfara
- Winter (December–February) — highs 847 to 10 °C51 °F, lows −228 to 0 °C31 °F, about 19 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1763 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 642 to 15 °C59 °F, about 25 mm1.0 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 3391 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 1967 to 22 °C71 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1559 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 440 to 15 °C60 °F, about 13 mm0.5 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 Isfara compares
Compared with Fergana, about 102 km to the east, Isfara is on average 1.8 °C3.2 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (3.2 °C5.8 °F cooler).
Of the 7 places in Tajikistan covered by World Climates, Isfara is the 6th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 7th 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: Osh (Kyrgyzstan, BWk), Manas (Kyrgyzstan, BSk) and Chust (Uzbekistan, BWk).
Nearby places
- Konibodom 25 km · 19 °C65 °F · 207 mm8.1 in
- Qoqon 52 km · 19 °C66 °F · 198 mm7.8 in
- Khujand 87 km · 17 °C62 °F · 297 mm12 in
- Fergana 102 km · 18 °C64 °F · 201 mm7.9 in
- Angren 107 km · 14 °C57 °F · 343 mm13 in
- Chust 110 km · 17 °C63 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Olmaliq 118 km · 16 °C60 °F · 345 mm14 in
- Namangan 131 km · 18 °C65 °F · 226 mm8.9 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Isfara?
July is the warmest month in Isfara, with an average high of 35 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Isfara?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (47 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (28 °F).
When does it rain the most in Isfara?
March is the wettest month with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Isfara?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September 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 1,694 m, while Isfara lies at about 824 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +5.7 °C10.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.