Dushanbe · WinterMonth summary
Dushanbe weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°F – 48°F
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dushanbe in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 9°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Not the best window: 34% rain risk and 6.1h of sunshine. September is much safer.
By trip type
Dushanbe in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Dushanbe is cool (9°F during the day). Days are short (6.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 34% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 27°F | 48°F | 34% | 2.5in | 6.1h | 6.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 30°F | 54°F | 38% | 3.1in | 7.4h | 7.0/10 | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 41°F | 61°F | 45% | 3.8in | 7.6h | 7.1/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 48°F | 72°F | 36% | 3.8in | 10.0h | 8.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 79°F | 30% | 2.8in | 11.3h | 8.6/10 | 4.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 63°F | 90°F | 7% | 0.6in | 13.3h | 8.7/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🥵 July | 70°F | 97°F | 2% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 6.9/10 | 5.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 64°F | 93°F | 2% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.0/10 | 5.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 57°F | 86°F | 2% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 9.5/10 | 4.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 46°F | 72°F | 15% | 1.3in | 8.9h | 8.6/10 | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 37°F | 57°F | 26% | 2.5in | 7.2h | 7.1/10 | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 32°F | 50°F | 26% | 1.7in | 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 January, Dushanbe averages 48°F, 34% rainy days and 6.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -32%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dushanbe in January
Is January a good time to visit Dushanbe?
Transition period with a summer score of 6.5/10 and ski score of 6.0/10. Neither the best ski nor summer season.
Can you ski in Dushanbe in January?
Conditions are decent (ski score 6.0/10) but not optimal. Check slope conditions before going.
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