Kŭlob climate
Kŭlob (Tajikistan) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 294 mm12 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kŭlob climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1152 | 236 | 744 | 351.4 |
| Feb | 1355 | 338 | 847 | 461.8 |
| Mar | 1967 | 847 | 1457 | 512.0 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1356 | 1966 | 471.8 |
| May | 3087 | 1865 | 2476 | 301.2 |
| Jun | 3697 | 2272 | 2985 | 90.4 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2577 | 3289 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 3799 | 2374 | 3087 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 3290 | 1966 | 2578 | 10.0 |
| Oct | 2577 | 1456 | 1967 | 80.3 |
| Nov | 1864 | 847 | 1355 | 311.2 |
| Dec | 1355 | 439 | 847 | 321.3 |
| Year | 39102 | 236 | 1966 | 29412 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63% | 66% | 2.2 | 9:48 |
| Feb | 66% | 68% | 2.9 | 10:44 |
| Mar | 62% | 63% | 4.3 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 58% | 59% | 5.6 | 13:08 |
| May | 47% | 49% | 6.9 | 14:12 |
| Jun | 31% | 31% | 8.0 | 14:47 |
| Jul | 23% | 21% | 8.0 | 14:33 |
| Aug | 22% | 19% | 7.4 | 13:37 |
| Sep | 23% | 16% | 6.2 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 35% | 33% | 4.4 | 11:08 |
| Nov | 52% | 56% | 2.6 | 10:04 |
| Dec | 60% | 63% | 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 Kŭlob is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C52 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.4 °C45.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 294 mm12 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 (51 mm2.0 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 22% in August to 66% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 7 km/h (5 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kŭlob
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 25 °C77 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 51 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 Kŭlob
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1152 to 13 °C55 °F, lows 236 to 4 °C39 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1967 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 847 to 18 °C65 °F, about 43 mm1.7 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 3697 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C77 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1864 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 847 to 19 °C66 °F, about 13 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 Kŭlob compares
Compared with Dushanbe, about 112 km to the northwest, Kŭlob is on average 1.6 °C2.9 °F warmer and receives 8% less precipitation (294 mm12 in vs 318 mm13 in). The difference is largest in December (2.6 °C4.7 °F warmer).
Of the 7 places in Tajikistan covered by World Climates, Kŭlob is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd 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: Qom (Iran, BWh), Ashgabat (Turkmenistan, BWh) and Kunduz (Afghanistan, BSh).
Nearby places
- Bokhtar 89 km · 20 °C68 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
- Dushanbe 112 km · 18 °C64 °F · 318 mm13 in
- Kunduz 155 km · 20 °C68 °F · 219 mm8.6 in
- Baghlan 220 km · 20 °C68 °F · 246 mm9.7 in
- Istaravshan 232 km · 13 °C56 °F · 272 mm11 in
- Tirmiz 234 km · 20 °C67 °F · 169 mm6.7 in
- Isfara 256 km · 16 °C61 °F · 200 mm7.9 in
- Khujand 264 km · 17 °C62 °F · 297 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kŭlob?
July is the warmest month in Kŭlob, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kŭlob?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (52 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kŭlob?
March is the wettest month with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Kŭlob?
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 1,599 m, while Kŭlob lies at about 609 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +6.4 °C11.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.