Country · 7 destinations
Best time to visit Tajikistan
The best time to visit Tajikistan is March–June and August–November. Its destinations score highest in October, with an average travel score of 96 out of 100.
The climate in Tajikistan through the year
When to go
Tajikistan scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in March–June and August–November, with an average of 96 out of 100 in October across the 7 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in October range from 21°C in Istaravshan to 28°C in Kŭlob. July is a fair alternative. The lowest average is in February (41), with daytime highs from 8°C to 15°C.
Where in the country
In October, the highest scores are in Kŭlob (98), Kurgan-Tyube (98) and Dushanbe (97). The destinations do not all peak at the same time:
Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest
Over the year, Kŭlob is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 27°C) and Istaravshan the coolest (21°C). Dushanbe gets the most precipitation, about 720 mm a year, and Kurgan-Tyube the least, about 400 mm. The highest-lying is Istaravshan at about 1,000 m.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Tajikistan averages 65 or more in these months:
- City break: March–April and September–November. Best in October: Dushanbe (97), Isfara (95) and Istaravshan (95)
- Hiking: March–April and June–December. Best in October: Istaravshan (93), Isfara (90) and Konibodom (85)
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Rain | Best destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44 | 6–12° | 60 mm | Kŭlob 48 · Isfara 45 · Konibodom 45 |
| February | 41 | 8–15° | 81 mm | Kŭlob 53 · Kurgan-Tyube 44 · Konibodom 41 |
| March | 67 | 15–21° | 98 mm | Kŭlob 75 · Khujand 75 · Kurgan-Tyube 74 |
| April | 82 | 22–27° | 82 mm | Konibodom 85 · Isfara 84 · Khujand 84 |
| May | 77 | 27–32° | 70 mm | Istaravshan 86 · Dushanbe 84 · Isfara 84 |
| June | 67 | 32–38° | 17 mm | Istaravshan 80 · Isfara 72 · Dushanbe 71 |
| July | 63 | 35–41° | 7 mm | Istaravshan 69 · Isfara 63 · Konibodom 63 |
| August | 65 | 33–39° | 4 mm | Istaravshan 75 · Isfara 67 · Dushanbe 63 |
| September | 81 | 28–34° | 4 mm | Istaravshan 99 · Isfara 91 · Dushanbe 82 |
| October | 96 | 21–28° | 34 mm | Kŭlob 98 · Kurgan-Tyube 98 · Dushanbe 97 |
| November | 67 | 13–19° | 61 mm | Kŭlob 87 · Kurgan-Tyube 78 · Dushanbe 68 |
| December | 44 | 7–14° | 63 mm | Kŭlob 56 · Isfara 43 · Konibodom 43 |
Score: average of the cities and beach destinations with the default preferences (ski resorts are left out). Day: lowest to highest typical daytime temperature among them. Sea: the warmest. Rain: average.