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Tajik National Academy of Sciences Range

Mountains

In Gorno‑Badakhshan, the Tajik National Academy of Sciences Range offers high mountain terrain in the eastern Pamirs; its remote valleys appeal to experienced trekkers and expedition teams.

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Tajik National Academy of Sciences Range essentials

Country: Tajikistan
Driest months: Aug-Oct
Pay in: Somoni (ЅМ)
Language: Tajik
Emergency: 03

Tajik National Academy of Sciences Range at a Glance

Tips for Visiting Tajik National Academy of Sciences Range

  • High-altitude travel and permits may be required - coordinate with local authorities in Gorno-Badakhshan.
  • Weather is extreme - plan for sudden temperature swings and limited services.
  • Hire local guides familiar with mountain routes and arrange camping logistics well in advance.
When to Go

Weather & Climate near Tajik National Academy of Sciences Range

Climate

Tajik National Academy of Sciences Range's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -33°C to 0°C. Abundant rainfall (1006 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
18°
Warmest Month
-38°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -32° - -22° -41° 78 mm overcast 83% 8.0 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
February Poor -33° - -22° -42° 81 mm overcast 85% 8.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.6h
March Poor -31° - -19° -39° 110 mm overcast 82% 8.0 m/s 1.3 high 11.8h
April Poor -23° - -15° -29° 116 mm overcast 74% 5.9 m/s 2.0 very high 13.1h
May Poor -16° - -9° -22° 121 mm overcast 67% 6.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.1h
June Poor -14° - -6° -18° 69 mm overcast 62% 6.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.6h
July Poor -11° - -1° -12° 87 mm overcast 56% 5.0 m/s 2.8 extreme 14.4h
August Poor -10° - -1° -11° 60 mm partly cloudy 51% 4.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.5h
September Poor -14° - -4° -17° 44 mm partly cloudy 48% 5.6 m/s 1.8 very high 12.3h
October Poor -19° - -11° -25° 75 mm partly cloudy 56% 6.8 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.1h
November Poor -26° - -17° -34° 66 mm overcast 70% 7.4 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.0h
December Poor -30° - -20° -38° 99 mm partly cloudy 77% 7.4 m/s 0.4 low 9.4h