Weather in August in Tajikistan
Planning a getaway to Tajikistan this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tajikistan in August?
Tajikistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Khorugh at 16°C to very warm in Khujand at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Khujand and 5°C in Khorugh. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chkalovsk with an average of 5 mm to moderate rainfall in Khorugh with 36 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Dushanbe.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Dushanbe enjoys close to 338 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Tajikistan for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tajikistan climate page.
Where to go in Tajikistan in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tajikistan?
Dushanbe
In August Dushanbe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chkalovsk
In August Chkalovsk generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Khorugh
In August Khorugh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Khujand
In August Khujand generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Dusanbe
In August Dusanbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Tajikistan?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Tajikistan. Typically, the climate in Dushanbe is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Tajikistan is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Dushanbe. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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