TJ Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Dushanbe
Which Season to Choose?

Dushanbe, Tajikistan's capital between peaks and bazaars — Pamir proximity, lively markets and architectural revival against a mountain backdrop.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 38.56°N 68.77°E
SeptemberBest month
30°COptimal temperature
2%Rainy days

When to visit Dushanbe?

🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–30°C in September
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (34%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10

Dushanbe weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌫️ January-3°C9°C34%63.86.1h6.5/106.0/10
⛅ February-1°C12°C38%79.77.4h7.0/105.1/10
🌦️ March5°C16°C45%97.57.6h7.1/103.9/10
🌤️ April9°C22°C36%97.310.0h8.0/104.0/10
🌤️ May13°C26°C30%72.311.3h8.6/104.1/10
☀️ June17°C32°C7%14.413.3h8.7/104.8/10
🥵 July21°C36°C2%2.112.6h6.9/105.0/10
☀️ August18°C34°C2%3.812.4h8.0/105.0/10
☀️ September14°C30°C2%1.811.6h9.5/104.9/10
🌤️ October8°C22°C15%33.88.9h8.6/104.3/10
⛅ November3°C14°C26%64.57.2h7.1/104.7/10
🌫️ December0°C10°C26%43.66.3h7.0/105.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 21°C, 37% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 34°C, 4% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 22°C, 14% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 10°C, 33% rainy days, 6.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 6.0/10). For hiking/summer: September (9.5/10, 30°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 5.7/10. Cold temperatures (9°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In September, temperatures average 30°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
January is the wettest month with 34% rainy days.

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