January weather forecast
Tajikistan

January in Tajikistan marks the depths of winter, with the country experiencing its lowest temperatures of the year. In the lowland regions, including Dushanbe, the capital city, average temperatures hover around -1°C (30.2°F) to 3°C (37.4°F). These areas may also witness sporadic snowfall, particularly when the temperatures fall below freezing point.

However, it is the eastern Pamirs region that experiences the most extreme weather conditions during this month. This rugged, high-altitude landscape faces harsh winter conditions, with average temperatures ranging from -15°C (5°F) to -20°C (-4°F). Heavy snowfall is common, often leading to blocked roads and increased risk of avalanches.

January is also one of the wettest months in Tajikistan, contributing to its status as the wettest Central Asian republic. The winter precipitation primarily falls as snow, particularly in the mountainous regions.

When compared to December, January sees a slight decrease in temperatures and an increase in precipitation, further intensifying the wintry conditions. Looking forward to February, similar weather patterns continue, though there is typically a slight rise in temperature and a decrease in precipitation as the country starts to transition towards spring.

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• Dushanbe - January »
  January is the first month of the year for Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and with it comes some chilly temperatures. The months with the lowest UV index in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Khujand - January »
  Khujand's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and lows of -3.2°C (26.2°F). January, marked by an average high-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and a low-temperature of -3.2°C (26.2°F), is the coldest month in Khujand.
• Isfara - January »
  In Isfara, in January, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 55mm (2.17") of snow. In Isfara, during January, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of snow.
• Panjakent - January »
  In Panjakent, in January, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 49mm (1.93") of snow. In Panjakent, during January, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of snow.
• Hisor - January »
  January in Hisor is the coldest month, with the lowest temperatures plummeting to -1.8°C (28.8°F) and reaching a high of only 5.2°C (41.4°F). In Hisor, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 88mm (3.46") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Gafurov - January »
  In Gafurov during January, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of snow. In Gafurov, Tajikistan, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.