Climate of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan
Area-weighted average across Gorno-Badakhshan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gorno-Badakhshan, a subdivision of Tajikistan, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -16°C / 3.2°F in January to 9.2°C / 48.6°F in August, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in to 53 mm / 2.1 in depending on the season (384 mm / 15.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16°C3.2°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| February | -16°C3.2°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| March | -11.6°C11.1°F | 51 mm2″ | Snowy |
| April | -4.2°C24.4°F | 53 mm2.1″ | Snowy |
| May | 1.3°C34.3°F | 51 mm2″ | Snowy |
| June | 5.1°C41.2°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
| July | 9.1°C48.4°F | 21 mm0.8″ | — |
| August | 9.2°C48.6°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| September | 4.9°C40.8°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| October | -1.6°C29.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| November | -9.4°C15.1°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
| December | -14.1°C6.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gorno-Badakhshan?
Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 9.2°C / 48.6°F, and the driest is September at 11 mm / 0.4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Gorno-Badakhshan?
Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -16°C / 3.2°F in January to 9.2°C / 48.6°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 384 mm / 15.1 in, with the wettest month being April (53 mm / 2.1 in) and the driest September (11 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gorno-Badakhshan?
The hottest month in Gorno-Badakhshan is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 9.2°C / 48.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Gorno-Badakhshan?
The coldest month in Gorno-Badakhshan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -16°C / 3.2°F.
When does it rain most in Gorno-Badakhshan?
The wettest month in Gorno-Badakhshan is April, averaging about 53 mm / 2.1 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 11 mm / 0.4 in.