Samarkand · SpringMonth summary
Samarkand weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 70°F
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Samarkand in April?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in April (7.6/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Samarkand in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Samarkand. Temperatures rise (21°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 30°F | 46°F | 27% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 30°F | 52°F | 31% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 41°F | 61°F | 39% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 48°F | 70°F | 32% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 82°F | 25% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 93°F | 5% | 0.0in | 13.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🥵 July | 72°F | 97°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 66°F | 93°F | 2% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 59°F | 86°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 46°F | 72°F | 17% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 36°F | 59°F | 20% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 30°F | 48°F | 26% | 0.1in | 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 April, Samarkand averages 70°F, 32% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
April vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Samarkand in April
Is April a good time to visit Samarkand?
April is an excellent time to visit Samarkand (score 7.6/10). With 70°F, 11.4h of sunshine and 32% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Samarkand in April?
With 70°F max and 11.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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