Tajikistan

Tajikistan Weather in February

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

Planning a journey to Tajikistan this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Tajikistan in February

Tajikistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Khorugh at -11°C (12°F) to cold in Khujand at 8°C (46°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Khujand and -18°C (0°F) in Khorugh.

For a closer look at conditions across Tajikistan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chkalovsk with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to high rainfall in Dusanbe with 140 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Dushanbe gets around 121 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Tajikistan by month

Best Places to Visit in Tajikistan in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tajikistan.

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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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Tajikistan?

Temperature range in Tajikistan (February)

Precipitation variation in Tajikistan (February)

Dushanbe

In February Dushanbe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
121 hours
158 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Chkalovsk

In February Chkalovsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
131 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Khorugh

In February Khorugh generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C (12°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C (0°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-21°C (-6°F)
-18°C (0°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
101 hours
144 hours
Monthly snowfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Khujand

In February 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.

January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
131 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Dusanbe

In February Dusanbe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
121 hours
158 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dushanbe 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Khujand 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Chkalovsk 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Khujand 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Khorugh -11°C (12°F) -18°C (0°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Dusanbe 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)

Tajikistan weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tajikistan in February?

In February, Tajikistan generally has poor weather conditions. Dushanbe sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in Tajikistan in February?

Average temperatures in Tajikistan during February range from a nighttime low near -4°C (25°F) to a daytime high around 6°C (43°F) in Dushanbe.

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

Tajikistan sees substantial snow/rainfall in February. Dushanbe typically averages about 133 mm (5.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Tajikistan?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Tajikistan due to the typically poor weather in Dushanbe.

Generally speaking, June and September provide perfect weather in Dushanbe. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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