Dushanbe · WinterMonth summary
Dushanbe weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 10°C
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dushanbe in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 10°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Dushanbe. September remains slightly better (+2.5 pts).
By trip type
Dushanbe in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Winter in Dushanbe is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (6.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -3°C | 9°C | 34% | 63.8 | 6.1h | 6.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | -1°C | 12°C | 38% | 79.7 | 7.4h | 7.0/10 | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 5°C | 16°C | 45% | 97.5 | 7.6h | 7.1/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 22°C | 36% | 97.3 | 10.0h | 8.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 26°C | 30% | 72.3 | 11.3h | 8.6/10 | 4.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 32°C | 7% | 14.4 | 13.3h | 8.7/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🥵 July | 21°C | 36°C | 2% | 2.1 | 12.6h | 6.9/10 | 5.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 18°C | 34°C | 2% | 3.8 | 12.4h | 8.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 14°C | 30°C | 2% | 1.8 | 11.6h | 9.5/10 | 4.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 8°C | 22°C | 15% | 33.8 | 8.9h | 8.6/10 | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 3°C | 14°C | 26% | 64.5 | 7.2h | 7.1/10 | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 0°C | 10°C | 26% | 43.6 | 6.3h | 7.0/10 | 5.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Dushanbe averages 10°C, 26% rainy days and 6.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dushanbe in December
Is December a good time to visit Dushanbe?
Yes, December is a good time (7.0/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
Can you ski in Dushanbe in December?
Conditions are decent (ski score 5.9/10) but not optimal. Check slope conditions before going.
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