Tajikistan

Tajikistan Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tajikistan in December.

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Dushanbe Khujand Chkalovsk Khujand

Are you planning a trip a to Tajikistan in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Tajikistan in December

Tajikistan has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Khorugh at -13°C (9°F) and cold in Khujand at 8°C (46°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Khujand and -20°C (-4°F) in Khorugh.

To explore the conditions in Tajikistan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chkalovsk with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Dusanbe with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Dushanbe receives about 117 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Tajikistan in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Tajikistan

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Tajikistan?

Temperature range in Tajikistan (December)

Precipitation variation in Tajikistan (December)

Dushanbe

In December Dushanbe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
117 hours
120 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dushanbe →

Chkalovsk

In December Chkalovsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
106 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chkalovsk →

Khorugh

In December Khorugh generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -13°C (9°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C (-4°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Min temperature
-17°C (1°F)
-20°C (-4°F)
-21°C (-6°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
105 hours
108 hours
Monthly snowfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Khorugh →

Khujand

In December Khujand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
106 hours
126 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Khujand →

Dusanbe

In December Dusanbe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
117 hours
120 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dusanbe →

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In our records: Tajikistan December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Tajikistan in our climate database (1998 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Tajikistan was -18°C (0°F) in Khorugh on December 24, 2025.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tajikistan in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dushanbe 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Khujand 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Chkalovsk 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Khujand 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Khorugh -13°C (9°F) -20°C (-4°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Dusanbe 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Tajikistan weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tajikistan in December?

Tajikistan typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Dushanbe average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -4°C (25°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Tajikistan in December?

Daytime temperatures in Dushanbe peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

Does Tajikistan get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Dushanbe averages just 81 mm (3.2 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Tajikistan.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Tajikistan?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Tajikistan with often poor weather in Dushanbe.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Dushanbe. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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