Dushanbe weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Dushanbe: highs of 5°C (41°F) and about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average -4°C (25°F) and cloud cover 72% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 7°C (44°F) and 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Dushanbe, the largest city in Dushanbe. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Dushanbe?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Dushanbe. For better conditions, consider May–Jun, Aug–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Dushanbe in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 36 mm (1.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Dushanbe in January?
Days average 5°C (41°F) and nights -4°C (25°F).
Dushanbe weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (41°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 36 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| February | 7°C (44°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 52 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (57°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 52 mm | 74% | fair |
| April | 20°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm | 68% | fair |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 31 mm | 60% | best |
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm | 46% | best |
| July | 35°C (96°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm | 39% | fair |
| August | 34°C (92°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 1 mm | 34% | best |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm | 31% | best |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 11 mm | 44% | best |
| November | 12°C (54°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 33 mm | 61% | fair |
| December | 7°C (44°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 35 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Dushanbe in January
Weather can differ a lot within Dushanbe: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushanbe | 5°C (41°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 36 mm | least pleasant |
| Boshkengash | 5°C (41°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 36 mm | least pleasant |