Climate Insights for Khujand
Sughd Region, Tajikistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Khujand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 358 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 74 mm of rainfall. Khujand is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Khujand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 14.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Khujand is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Khujand has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Khujand has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 84°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Khujand is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 358 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3 mm. That's 71 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 46cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.Khujand is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.8 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.
Wind
Khujand is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Khujand is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Khujand is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Khujand is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 32°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khujand 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 Khujand 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.