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During December, Khorugh experiences very low daytime temperatures of -13°C (9°F) and cooler nights around -20°C (-4°F). As part of the winter season, expect quite a bit of snowfall. Around 79 mm (3.1 in) is typical.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Khorugh.
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46-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Khorugh typically drop from around 4°C (39°F) at the start of December to approximately -1°C (30°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -15°C (5°F) to -9°C (16°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Khorugh spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 19 years of weather observations in Khorugh between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Tajikistan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Tajikistan in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Khorugh in December. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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