Tajikistan

Tajikistan Weather in March

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

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Dushanbe Khujand Chkalovsk Khujand

Planning a trip to Tajikistan this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tajikistan in March

Tajikistan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Khorugh at -5°C (23°F) and mild in Khujand at 15°C (59°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Khujand and -14°C (7°F) in Khorugh.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tajikistan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chkalovsk with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Dusanbe with 152 mm (6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Dushanbe gets approximately 158 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Tajikistan in March

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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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Tajikistan?

Temperature range in Tajikistan (March)

Precipitation variation in Tajikistan (March)

Dushanbe

In March Dushanbe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
158 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Dushanbe →

Chkalovsk

In March Chkalovsk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
170 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Chkalovsk →

Khorugh

In March Khorugh generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-18°C (0°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
144 hours
168 hours
Monthly snowfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Khorugh →

Khujand

In March Khujand generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
170 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Khujand →

Dusanbe

In March Dusanbe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
158 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
152 mm (6 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dusanbe →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dushanbe 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Khujand 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Chkalovsk 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Khujand 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Khorugh -5°C (23°F) -14°C (7°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Dusanbe 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 152 mm (6 in)

Tajikistan weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tajikistan in March?

Tajikistan typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dushanbe average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Tajikistan in March?

Average temperatures in Tajikistan during March range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Dushanbe.

Does Tajikistan get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Tajikistan. Average rainfall in Dushanbe sits around 146 mm (5.7 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Tajikistan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dushanbe, March may not be the ideal time to visit Tajikistan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Dushanbe. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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