Climate Insights for Khorugh

Shughnon District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan

Hottest
August
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low-7°F low
Wettest
March
118 mm rain4.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Khorugh is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 763 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 118 mm 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Khorugh experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Khorugh is cold. The average annual temperature is 26°F and approximately 30.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -7°F. Khorugh experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -15°Average: -18°Min: -21°FebMax: -11°Average: -14°Min: -19°MarMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -14°AprMax: 0°Average: -5°Min: -10°MayMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -4°JunMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 0°JulMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 6°AugMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°SepMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°OctMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -9°NovMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -17°DecMax: -14°Average: -17°Min: -21°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°FAverage: 0°FMin: -7°FFebMax: 12°FAverage: 6°FMin: -2°FMarMax: 23°FAverage: 16°FMin: 6°FAprMax: 32°FAverage: 24°FMin: 14°FMayMax: 42°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°FJunMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 37°FAverage: 27°FMin: 16°FNovMax: 20°FAverage: 12°FMin: 2°FDecMax: 8°FAverage: 2°FMin: -5°F
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Min

Khorugh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 52°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -7°F and an average temperature of 0°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 76mmFebPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 90mmMarPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 117mmAprPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 91mmMayPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 47mmJunPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 45mmNovPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 69mmDecPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 65mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 30inFebPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 35inMarPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 46inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 36inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 19inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 5inJulPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 18inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 27inDecPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 26in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Khorugh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 763 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 118 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 15 mm. That's 103 mm 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 619cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 117cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Khorugh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.6 in. That's 4.1 in 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 244in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 46in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 2km/hAprWind Speed: 2km/hMayWind Speed: 2km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 1mphMayWind Speed: 1mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Khorugh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Khorugh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-21 °C-7 °F
-15 °C5 °F
3 km/h2 mph
76 mm3 in
76 cm30 in
Feb
-19 °C-2 °F
-11 °C12 °F
3 km/h2 mph
90 mm3.6 in
90 cm35 in
Mar
-14 °C6 °F
-5 °C23 °F
2 km/h2 mph
118 mm4.6 in
117 cm46 in
Apr
-10 °C14 °F
0 °C32 °F
2 km/h1 mph
92 mm3.6 in
91 cm36 in
May
-4 °C25 °F
5 °C42 °F
2 km/h1 mph
61 mm2.4 in
47 cm19 in
Jun
0 °C33 °F
11 °C52 °F
3 km/h2 mph
68 mm2.7 in
13 cm5 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C42 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h2 mph
16 mm0.6 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
14 °C57 °F
3 km/h2 mph
15 mm0.6 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-9 °C16 °F
3 °C37 °F
3 km/h2 mph
51 mm2 in
45 cm18 in
Nov
-17 °C2 °F
-7 °C20 °F
3 km/h2 mph
69 mm2.7 in
69 cm27 in
Dec
-21 °C-5 °F
-14 °C8 °F
3 km/h2 mph
65 mm2.6 in
65 cm26 in