Climate Insights for Vakhsh

, Viloyati Khatlon, Tajikistan

Hottest
July
40°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
April
51mm rain
Best to Visit
April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Vakhsh is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 287mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm of rainfall. Vakhsh 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 1° Feb Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Mar Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 19° Jun Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 23° Jul Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 26° Aug Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 22° Sep Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 18° Oct Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Nov Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Dec Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Vakhsh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Vakhsh is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 287mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 51mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 50mm less than April, 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 23cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Vakhsh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Vakhsh, which began on March 20, 2026. Vakhsh 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 July at around 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 129mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 33°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 109mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 14°
Apr 19°
May 25°
Jun 31°
Jul 33°
Aug 30°
Sep 25°
Oct 18°
Nov 11°
Dec

The best time to visit Vakhsh is during April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 40°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. 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 Vakhsh 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C
10 °C
9 km/h
40 mm
5 cm
Feb
4 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
49 mm
10 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
19 °C
10 km/h
51 mm
3 cm
Apr
13 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
38 °C
10 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
40 °C
9 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
37 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
2 cm
Dec
2 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
20 mm
4 cm
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