Samarkand · WinterMonth summary
Samarkand weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 8°C
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Samarkand 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: January brings a challenging climate (4.7/10). May offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Samarkand 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 Samarkand is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (8.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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, Samarkand averages 8°C, 27% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Samarkand in January
Is January a good time to visit Samarkand?
January is not recommended for Samarkand (score 4.7/10). With 27% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine, consider May (8.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Samarkand in January?
It's cool with 8°C daytime and -1°C at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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