Samarkand · SpringMonth summary
Samarkand weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Samarkand in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: March is a good time to visit Samarkand. May remains slightly better (+1.9 pts).
By trip type
Samarkand in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Spring marks the start of the good season in Samarkand. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. 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 March, Samarkand averages 16°C, 39% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
March vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Samarkand in March
Is March a good time to visit Samarkand?
March is an acceptable time for Samarkand (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (8.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Samarkand in March?
With 16°C max and 9.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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