Khorugh Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Khorugh. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C (61°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -14°C (7°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 5°C (41°F) in August to -21°C (-6°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Khorugh has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 882 mm (35 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Khorugh can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 114 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation over 11 snowy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (September), you will experience much drier conditions, with 28 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Khorugh Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Khorugh can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Khorugh.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 72%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in January, February, November and December and higher in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)