The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Uzbekistan is cool (7°C during the day). Days are short (5.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Uzbekistan.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-3°
Daylight
9.3h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 41
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Uzbekistan is September (9.0/10), 7.8 pts higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Uzbekistan
🗣️LanguageOuzbek
💶CurrencySum ouzbek (so'm)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 37°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 7°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 50%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Uzbekistan ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
UzbekistanTemperate climate with a 9.0 → 1.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
41.31°N · 69.28°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Uzbekistan?
September is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 13.0% rainy days. The months of September & May offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Uzbekistan get in September?
Uzbekistan averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Uzbekistan?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Uzbekistan in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Uzbekistan good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Uzbekistan scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Uzbekistan?
January is the most difficult month to visit Uzbekistan, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Uzbekistan in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Uzbekistan (low), with about 9.3h of daylight. No protection needed.