Climate Insights for Khorugh

The climate in Khorugh is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 767mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 113mm of rainfall. Khorugh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Khorugh experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Khorugh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 11°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Khorugh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 767mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 113mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 16mm. That's 97mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Khorugh receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 452cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 81cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Khorugh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 3km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Khorugh, which began on March 20, 2026. Khorugh is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khorugh based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.