Samarkand · SummerMonth summary
Samarkand weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 36°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Samarkand in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: July is an average time for Samarkand. May (8.9/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Samarkand in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest In the height of summer, Samarkand sees high temperatures (36°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| 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 July, Samarkand averages 36°C, 1% rainy days and 13.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
July vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Samarkand in July
Is July a good time to visit Samarkand?
July is an acceptable time for Samarkand (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (8.9/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Samarkand in July?
Temperatures reach 36°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.4h/day.
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