Bukhara, UzbekistanQuick decision
When to visit Bukhara?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
12°C–26°C in April
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
January (16%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Historic centerApr–May or Sep–Oct — Kalon Minaret, Ark Citadel, Lyab-i-Hauz.
Samanid MausoleumYear-round — 10th-century masterpiece, intricate brickwork.
Carpets & craftsYear-round — weaving workshops, suzani embroidery, ikat silk.
BudgetNov–Feb — hotels –40%, cheaper artisan shops.
Monthly climate data
Bukhara weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -2°C | 9°C | 16% | 0.7 | 8.6h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 0°C | 12°C | 20% | 1.0 | 9.1h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 6°C | 19°C | 19% | 1.0 | 10.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 12°C | 26°C | 14% | 0.7 | 11.6h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ May | 18°C | 32°C | 9% | 0.4 | 12.8h | 8.4/10 |
| 🥵 June | 22°C | 37°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 26°C | 40°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.6h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 22°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 16°C | 31°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 8°C | 24°C | 7% | 0.3 | 10.6h | 8.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 2°C | 15°C | 9% | 0.4 | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -2°C | 9°C | 13% | 0.4 | 8.0h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 14% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 38°C, 0% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 5% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 10°C, 16% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
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Tip : February, June offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 14% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 16% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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