AI-generatedPanjakent at a glance
- Best time
- May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,740 h
- Rain a year
- 519 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 998 m
Climate in Panjakent
Panjakent has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year, Panjakent is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Panjakent
The best time to visit Panjakent is in May and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to May and from October to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is March with 97 mm of precipitation.
Panjakent through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Panjakent in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Panjakent in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–33 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Panjakent in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 14–27 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Panjakent in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: 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: May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:3817:52
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 06:22–07:14 · evening 17:16–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:22 · evening 18:09–18:19
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 Panjakent compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Panjakent in October?
In October, Panjakent is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Panjakent.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min06:38 – 17:52
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 31 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °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 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Panjakent
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October has the better holiday weather in Panjakent: score 94 against 85. In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. May has 5 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94better | 85 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 25 mmbetter | 64 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Panjakent month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January6° · 3.8 h
In January, Panjakent is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in January32February8° · 4.6 h
In February, Panjakent is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in February58March14° · 5.4 h
In March, Panjakent is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in March77April20° · 7.3 h
In April, Panjakent is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in April85May25° · 9.3 h
In May, Panjakent is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in May62June30° · 11.0 h
In June, Panjakent is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in June50July33° · 11.4 h
In July, Panjakent is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in July54August31° · 11.0 h
In August, Panjakent is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in August84September27° · 9.8 h
In September, Panjakent is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in September94October21° · 7.5 h
In October, Panjakent is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in October69November14° · 5.0 h
In November, Panjakent is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent in November36December8° · 3.9 h
In December, Panjakent is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panjakent.
Panjakent 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 Panjakent
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 23 | 6° | −4° | 3.8 h | 9 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 8° | −3° | 4.6 h | 11 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 14° | 2° | 5.4 h | 13 | 97 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 20° | 7° | 7.3 h | 12 | 88 |
| MayMay | 85 | 25° | 12° | 9.3 h | 10 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 30° | 16° | 11.0 h | 4 | 17 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 33° | 19° | 11.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 31° | 18° | 11.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 27° | 13° | 9.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 21° | 7° | 7.5 h | 5 | 25 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 14° | 1° | 5.0 h | 7 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 8° | −3° | 3.9 h | 8 | 44 |
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
39.50° N, 67.61° E · 998 m · Asia/Dushanbe
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Panjakent
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 7.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Panjakent, 67 % 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 Panjakent: 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, Panjakent has about 5 rainy days with 25 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Panjakent
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Panjakent
How breezy and how cloudy Panjakent 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 Panjakent typically peaks at 10 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 31 % of the sky over Panjakent: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 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 Panjakent
How often the day gets hot in Panjakent (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, Panjakent has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Panjakent
Snow is possible in Panjakent, 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 Panjakent.
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 Panjakent
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Panjakent 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.
Panjakent has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,270 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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Panjakent vs Samarkand
In October the holiday weather in Panjakent and Samarkand is about equally good (score 94 vs 97). During the day Samarkand is 1 °C warmer than Panjakent.
| in October | Panjakent | Samarkand |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 |
| Best time | May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Panjakent
When is the best time to visit Panjakent?
The best time to visit Panjakent is in 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 Panjakent?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Panjakent?
The wettest month is March with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Panjakent get?
Panjakent gets around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in January there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Panjakent in?
Panjakent is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Panjakent?
A nonstop flight from London to Panjakent takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,270 km.
Which school holidays are best for Panjakent?
Panjakent has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 80, summer holidays 53, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 30.