Tajikistan
Country · Asia, Central Asia
Tajikistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Its capital is Dushanbe, spanning 143,100 square kilometers with a population of about 11 million people. The country offers travelers diverse landscapes and cultural sites.
Highlights
The site covers 4 sights. Among them are the Fergana Valley and Sarazm, which is a UNESCO site. Visitors can also explore the Dushanbe Flagpole and the Tajik National Park, another UNESCO site.
Food and drink
Traditional dishes to try include pilaf, tandyr nan, and shakarap.
When to go
This is the capital's weather in Dushanbe. January sees daily highs of 6 °C and lows of -6 °C with 90 mm of rain on about 9 days. February brings highs of 7 °C and lows of -3 °C with 113 mm of rain on about 10 days. In March, temperatures reach a high of 12 °C and a low of 1 °C with 147 mm of rain on about 12 days. April has highs of 19 °C and lows of 7 °C with 127 mm of rain on about 9 days. May warms to a high of 24 °C and a low of 11 °C with 80 mm of rain on about 10 days. June records highs of 28 °C and lows of 15 °C with 22 mm of rain on about 3 days. July and August are the warmest months with highs of 31 °C and lows of 18 °C; July has 10 mm of rain on about 1 day, while August has 4 mm of rain on about 0 days. September cools to a high of 27 °C and a low of 14 °C with 10 mm of rain on about 1 day. October brings highs of 20 °C and lows of 7 °C with 36 mm of rain on about 4 days. November has highs of 14 °C and lows of 2 °C with 59 mm of rain on about 7 days. December records highs of 8 °C and lows of -3 °C with 94 mm of rain on about 7 days.
Practical notes
The official currency is the Tajikistani somoni. The spoken language is Tajik. Plugs used are types C, F, and I, operating at a voltage of 220.0 V. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+05:00.
Food and drink to try in Tajikistan
- Pilaf
- Tandyr nan
- Shakarap
Top sights in Tajikistan
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is March, with about 147 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 2 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 113 | 147 | 127 | 80 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 36 | 59 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Dushanbe (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve