Weather in January in Tajikistan
Thinking about venturing to Tajikistan this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Tajikistan in January?
Tajikistan has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Khorugh at -14°C to cold in Khujand at 6°C. At night it cools down to -1°C in Khujand and -21°C in Khorugh. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Chkalovsk with an average of 33 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Dusanbe with 96 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected in Dushanbe. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tajikistan in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tajikistan climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Tajikistan?
Dushanbe
In January Dushanbe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chkalovsk
In January Chkalovsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Khorugh
In January Khorugh generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Khujand
In January Khujand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dusanbe
In January Dusanbe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Tajikistan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dushanbe, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tajikistan.
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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