Bukhara · WinterMonth summary
Bukhara weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bukhara in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Not the best window: 16% rain risk and 8.6h of sunshine. April is much safer.
By trip type
Bukhara in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Low season — lowest prices and frequent accommodation deals Winter in Bukhara is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (8.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (16% 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.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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 January, Bukhara averages 9°C, 16% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bukhara in January
Is January a good time to visit Bukhara?
January 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 January?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and -2°C at night. 8.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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