Dushanbe & the Pamirs
A flagpole once among the tallest in the world flying over a capital of Soviet-era boulevards, the Pamir Highway climbing from here into some of the most remote mountain country on earth, and a hospitality culture that treats a stranger as a guest first and a stranger second.
The best time to visit Dushanbe & the Pamirs is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 35°C (95°F). Local time there is 19:14 (UTC+5).
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The year at a glance
June · high 91°F · rain 0.7in · 14.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | 68mm2.7in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 12°C54°F | 83mm3.3in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 17°C62°F | 105mm4.1in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 22°C71°F | 110mm4.3in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| May | 26°C79°F | 72mm2.8in | 14.3h14.3h | |
| June | 33°C91°F | 17mm0.7in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 38°C100°F | 1mm0.0in | 14.6h14.6h | in the recommended window |
| August | 35°C95°F | 10mm0.4in | 13.7h13.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 31°C88°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 22°C71°F | 38mm1.5in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| November | 14°C58°F | 64mm2.5in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| December | 10°C50°F | 45mm1.8in | 9.5h9.5h |
Good to know
- Currency
- TJSTajikistani somoni
- Language
- Tajik
- Driving
- on the right
Divide a price in TJS by 9 and you have it in USD, near enough (1 USD = 9.24 TJS).
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When is the best time to visit Dushanbe & the Pamirs?
The best time to visit Dushanbe & the Pamirs is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 35°C (95°F).
How warm does Dushanbe & the Pamirs get?
Typical daytime highs in Dushanbe & the Pamirs are Mar–May 22°C (71°F), Jun–Aug 35°C (95°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (72°F), Dec–Feb 10°C (50°F).
Is Dushanbe & the Pamirs expensive?
On the ground, Dushanbe & the Pamirs is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Dushanbe & the Pamirs good for?
Dushanbe & the Pamirs is good for moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, old stones and real towns.