Tajikistan in August

As July; book jeeps and homestays ahead.

• Dushanbe and the south-west · Dushanbe, Hisor, Khatlonhot

  Hot dry summers over 35 °C, wet springs, mild winters with some snow.

• Fann Mountains and Zarafshan · Iskanderkul, Haft Kul, Penjikentbest weather

  Trekking June to September; passes above 3,500 m hold snow into July.

• Pamir (GBAO) · Khorog, Wakhan, Murghab (3,600 m)best weather

  High desert: −20 °C to −40 °C winters in Murghab, cold nights all summer; the Pamir Highway is best June to September.

• North (Sughd) · Khujand, Istaravshanhot

  Fergana Valley climate: hot summers, short cold winters.

Crowds · Tajikistan

High

Prices · Tajikistan

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Fann Mountains and Zarafshan

  Best weather of the year (Iskanderkul, Haft Kul, Penjikent)

• Pamir (GBAO)

  Best weather of the year (Khorog, Wakhan, Murghab (3,600 m))

• Khorog

  Best months: Jun–Sep

Better another month

• Dushanbe

  Very hot and dry.