Climate Insights for Kulob
Kulob District, Khatlon Region, Tajikistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Kulob is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 606 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 117 mm of rainfall. Kulob is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 99cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Kulob is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 23.8 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Kulob is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Kulob has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Kulob has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 37°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kulob is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 606 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 117 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1 mm. That's 115 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 99cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.Kulob is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 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 in. That's 4.5 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 12in.
Wind
Kulob is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kulob is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 4mph, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kulob is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kulob is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 29°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 Kulob 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 Kulob 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.