December · Tajikistan
Best time to visit Dushanbe in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dushanbe in December
Average temperature 2°C, 28 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Dushanbe scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Dushanbe's wide avenues, museums and green parks sit beneath the Hisor mountains in Tajikistan.
December in Dushanbe — middling scores, decent value
December averages 2°C (36°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 daylight hours.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dushanbe in December?
- In December, Dushanbe averages 2°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Dushanbe?
- December earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dushanbe in December?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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