Dushanbe weather in January (Tajikistan)

How is the weather in Dushanbe in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Dushanbe typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Dushanbe in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dushanbe. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dushanbe climate page with graphs.

 

Dushanbe, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Dusanbe, Tajikistan (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Tajikistan in January

Find out more about the weather in Tajikistan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Dushanbe in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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