Cyropolis

Archaeological Site Ruins of ancient Hellenistic city in southern Tajikistan

An archaeological site in Khatlon Region associated in classical sources with ancient Cyropolis; visited by researchers for earthworks and surviving ruins of an early frontier settlement.

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Cyropolis
36.7731, 66.8736

How to Get to Cyropolis #

Access is by regional roads from towns in Khatlon Region. Travel logistics can be complex; use a local guide or arranged transport to reach the site and confirm permissions.

Tips for Visiting Cyropolis #

  • The ancient site can be fragile-follow archaeological guidelines and local signage when visiting.
  • Bring sun protection and plenty of water; Central Asian summers are hot and dry.

Best Time to Visit Cyropolis #

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring ruins and the open steppe around Cyropolis.

Spring (Apr-Jun)
Apr-Jun · 50-85°F (10-29°C)
Good for archaeological visits before the heat peaks.
Autumn (Sep-Oct)
Sep-Oct · 45-75°F (7-24°C)
Comfortable temperatures and pleasant light for photography.

Weather & Climate near Cyropolis #

Climate

Cyropolis's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 115 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 47 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 37°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 39°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° 32°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

81 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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