Weather in May in Tajikistan
Planning a journey to Tajikistan this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Tajikistan in May?
The weather in Tajikistan in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Khorugh at 5°C to warm in Khujand at 28°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Khujand and -4°C in Khorugh.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chkalovsk with an average of 44 mm to high rainfall in Dusanbe with 128 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Dushanbe enjoys approximately 280 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tajikistan in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tajikistan climate page.
Where to go in Tajikistan in May
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Tajikistan?
Dushanbe
In May Dushanbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Chkalovsk
In May Chkalovsk generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Khorugh
In May Khorugh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Khujand
In May Khujand generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Dusanbe
In May Dusanbe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Tajikistan?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Tajikistan with overall pleasant weather in Dushanbe. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Dushanbe. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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