When to go
The best times to visit Tajikistan are
spring and autumn in order to avoid the weather extremes, and in particular, the months of April and October. Between the two, October is preferable because it is less rainy, especially in Dushanbe and in non-desert areas, however, in these two months, it can sometimes be cold at night and hot during the day as well.
On the other hand, the
summer is preferable for hiking at high altitudes, since it is the only season when the temperature exceeds freezing.
What to pack
In
winter: in Dushanbe and the major cities, below a thousand meters (3,300 feet), pack warm clothes, such as a sweater, a down jacket, a hat, a scarf, and gloves; some lighter clothes for mild days, and a scarf for the wind. In Pamir and high mountains, cold weather clothing, synthetic, thermal long underwear, a fleece, a parka, a wind jacket, and warm boots.
In
summer: in Dushanbe and the major cities, below a thousand meters (3,300 feet), pack lightweight clothes, made of natural fabric (cotton or linen), a sun hat, a scarf for the wind, and a sweatshirt for the evening. In the mountains, at intermediate altitudes, light clothes for the day, a sun hat, a sweatshirt and a light jacket for the evening, and hiking shoes; above 3,000 meters (9,800 ft), a sweater and a jacket for the evening; above 4,000 meters (13,000 ft), a down jacket, a hat, gloves, and a scarf.
It's better for women to avoid shorts and miniskirts.
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Tajikistan