UZ Bukhara · Winter

Visit Bukhara
in December?

Tough conditions in December. Consider April if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 39.77°N 64.42°E
9°CMax temperature
13%Rainy days
8.0hSunshine / day

Bukhara weather in December

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
13% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.8/10)

Should you visit Bukhara in December?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 13%
🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 9°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.0h/d

Our take: Not the best window: 13% rain risk and 8.0h of sunshine. April is much safer.

Bukhara in December by trip type

What to expect in December

🎯 Low season — lowest prices and frequent accommodation deals Winter in Bukhara is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (8.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Bukhara

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌫️ January-2°C9°C16%0.78.6h5.8/10
⛅ February0°C12°C20%1.09.1h6.7/10
🌤️ March6°C19°C19%1.010.0h7.4/10
☀️ April12°C26°C14%0.711.6h8.8/10
☀️ May18°C32°C9%0.412.8h8.4/10
🥵 June22°C37°C1%0.013.5h6.9/10
🥵 July26°C40°C0%0.013.6h6.9/10
🥵 August22°C37°C0%0.012.7h6.9/10
☀️ September16°C31°C0%0.011.2h8.6/10
🌤️ October8°C24°C7%0.310.6h8.6/10
⛅ November2°C15°C9%0.49.0h7.1/10
🌫️ December-2°C9°C13%0.48.0h5.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Bukhara averages 9°C, 13% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10. See methodology →

December vs April (best month)

The best month is April (score 8.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Bukhara in December

Is December a good time to visit Bukhara?
December is an acceptable time for Bukhara (score 5.8/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (8.8/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Bukhara in December?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and -2°C at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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