AI-generatedKhujand at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,810 h
- Rain a year
- 371 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 340 m
Climate in Khujand
Khujand has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year, Khujand is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Khujand
The best time to visit Khujand is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and in October. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is March with 65 mm of precipitation.
Khujand through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Khujand in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–29 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Khujand in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–36 °C by day
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Khujand in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–30 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Khujand in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:3117:43
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:14–07:08 · evening 17:07–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:14 · evening 18:00–18:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Khujand compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Khujand in October?
In October, Khujand is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Khujand.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:31 – 17:43
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %98 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Khujand
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Khujand: score 94 against 83. In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. April has 6 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94better | 83 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 7.6 h |
| Rainy days | 4better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 24 mmbetter | 63 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Khujand month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January7° · 3.3 h
In January, Khujand is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in January31February9° · 4.3 h
In February, Khujand is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in February66March16° · 5.6 h
In March, Khujand is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in March83April23° · 7.6 h
In April, Khujand is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in April81May29° · 9.9 h
In May, Khujand is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in May55June34° · 12.0 h
In June, Khujand is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in June50July36° · 12.6 h
In July, Khujand is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in July51August35° · 11.4 h
In August, Khujand is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in August83September30° · 10.0 h
In September, Khujand is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in September94October22° · 7.4 h
In October, Khujand is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in October60November14° · 4.6 h
In November, Khujand is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in November26December8° · 3.3 h
In December, Khujand is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Khujand.
Khujand in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Khujand
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25 | 7° | −1° | 3.3 h | 7 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 9° | 0° | 4.3 h | 9 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 16° | 5° | 5.6 h | 10 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 23° | 10° | 7.6 h | 10 | 63 |
| MayMay | 81 | 29° | 15° | 9.9 h | 7 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 34° | 18° | 12.0 h | 5 | 14 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 21° | 12.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 35° | 20° | 11.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 30° | 15° | 10.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 22° | 9° | 7.4 h | 4 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 14° | 4° | 4.6 h | 6 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 8° | 0° | 3.3 h | 7 | 36 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Khujand
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Khujand, 66 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Khujand: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Khujand has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Khujand
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Khujand
How breezy and how cloudy Khujand is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Khujand typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 34 % of the sky over Khujand: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Khujand
How often the day gets hot in Khujand (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Khujand has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Khujand
Snow is possible in Khujand, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Khujand.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Khujand
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Khujand in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Khujand has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 11.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 55 min
- Distance
- 5,350 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (4 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Tajikistan
- Currency
- Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
- Language
- Tajik
- Sockets
- Type C, F, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +992
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Khujand vs Tashkent
In October the holiday weather in Khujand and Tashkent is about equally good (score 94 vs 90). During the day Tashkent is 1 °C warmer than Khujand.
| in October | Khujand | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Khujand
When is the best time to visit Khujand?
The best time to visit Khujand is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Khujand?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Khujand?
The wettest month is March with 65 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Khujand get?
Khujand gets around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.6 hours a day; in January there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Khujand in?
Khujand is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Khujand?
A nonstop flight from London to Khujand takes about 6 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,350 km.
Which school holidays are best for Khujand?
Khujand has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 76, summer holidays 51, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 26.