Darvoz RangeDarvoz Range at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Darvoz Range
Best visited in the short summer months for access; many valleys and passes are impassable outside June-September.
Summer
June-September · 5-20°C (valley), below freezing higher up
The only sensible season for trekking; snow melts open passes but weather remains unpredictable.
Weather & Climate near Darvoz Range
Climate
Darvoz Range's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -24°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (976 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 42
Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -22° - -13° | -26° | 88 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Poor | -24° - -13° | -28° | 89 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Poor | -21° - -9° | -23° | 126 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -12° - -4° | -14° | 128 mm | overcast | 66% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.1h |
| May | Poor | -7° - 1° | -7° | 125 mm | overcast | 59% | 3.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.1h |
| June | Poor | -4° - 5° | -3° | 58 mm | overcast | 52% | 3.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Good | -1° - 10° | 2° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 45% | 2.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Good | 0° - 11° | 3° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 38% | 2.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Good | -4° - 7° | -2° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 36% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | -10° - 0° | -10° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 47% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Poor | -17° - -7° | -19° | 80 mm | overcast | 62% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Poor | -20° - -11° | -23° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Darvoz Range
The Darvoz area is remote; regional roads link to the administrative centers of Gorno-Badakhshan and Tajik districts. Travel generally requires permission and local guides; approach from the Tajik national road network with planned logistical support.
Tips for Visiting Darvoz Range
- If attempting high passes, hire an experienced local guide and confirm permits for border-adjacent routes.
- Prepare for rapid weather shifts; even summer hikes can encounter snow at higher elevations.
- Acclimatize properly before attempting long treks - many valleys start at 2,000-3,000 m and rise quickly.