Samarkand, UzbekistanQuick decision
When to visit Samarkand?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–28°C in May
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
January (27%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
RegistanApr–May or Sep–Oct — 3 madrasas, turquoise mosaics, Silk Road heart.
Shah-i-ZindaApr–Oct — blue-tiled mausoleum necropolis, Central Asia's finest.
Plov & bazaarsYear-round — Uzbek pilaf, tandoor bread, Siab bazaar.
BudgetNov–Feb — hotels –40%, uncrowded sites, cold but dry.
Monthly climate data
Samarkand weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -1°C | 8°C | 27% | 1.7 | 8.0h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -1°C | 11°C | 31% | 2.1 | 8.7h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 16°C | 39% | 3.1 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 21°C | 32% | 2.5 | 11.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 28°C | 25% | 2.2 | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 34°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🥵 July | 22°C | 36°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.4h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 34°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 30°C | 3% | 0.1 | 11.2h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 8°C | 22°C | 17% | 1.1 | 10.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 2°C | 15°C | 20% | 1.3 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 9°C | 26% | 1.4 | 7.7h | 4.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 22°C, 32% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 35°C, 3% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°C, 13% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 28% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 25% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 27% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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