Bukhara Weather in December 2026: what to expect (4.3/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Winter in Bukhara is cool (9.0°C during the day). Days are short (5.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (13.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

December ranks 10 out of 12 months in Bukhara. Compared to November: −6°C daytime, −0.7h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

2 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

-3°

Daylight

9.2h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 30

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Bukhara is September (9.0/10), 4.7 pts higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Bukhara, 2nd museum-city of Uzbekistan on the Silk Road : 280,000 inhabitants. UNESCO 1993 for its historic centre ("Bukhara - Sacred Citadel"), reputed as the most traditional city in Central Asia (140 listed monuments).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Uzbekistan

🗣️LanguageOuzbek

💶CurrencySum ouzbek (so'm)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 40°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 9°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 20%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Bukhara ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Uzbekistan

Temperate climate with a 9.0 → 2.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

39.77°N · 64.42°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Bukhara?

September is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of September & April offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Bukhara get in September?

Bukhara averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.

What is the rainiest month in Bukhara?

July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Bukhara in September?

In September, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.

Is Bukhara good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Bukhara scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 8.7/10.

When should you avoid Bukhara?

July is the most difficult month to visit Bukhara, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Bukhara in December?

The average UV index reaches 2 in December in Bukhara (low), with about 9.2h of daylight. No protection needed.