UZ Samarkand · Autumn

Visit Samarkand
in November?

November is a good time to visit. May is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 39.65°N 66.96°E
59°FMax temperature
20%Rainy days
9.0hSunshine / day

Samarkand weather in November

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
36°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.9/10)

Should you visit Samarkand in November?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 20%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 59°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.0h/d

Our take: November is a good time to visit Samarkand. May remains slightly better (+1.9 pts).

Samarkand in November by trip type

What to expect in November

Autumn in Samarkand is often underrated: 15°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Samarkand

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌫️ January30°F46°F27%0.1in8.0h4.7/10
🌫️ February30°F52°F31%0.1in8.7h5.3/10
⛅ March41°F61°F39%0.1in9.6h7.0/10
🌤️ April48°F70°F32%0.1in11.4h7.6/10
🌤️ May57°F82°F25%0.1in13.0h8.9/10
☀️ June66°F93°F5%0.0in13.6h7.8/10
🥵 July72°F97°F1%0.0in13.4h6.9/10
☀️ August66°F93°F2%0.0in13.0h7.8/10
☀️ September59°F86°F3%0.0in11.2h8.8/10
🌤️ October46°F72°F17%0.0in10.2h8.0/10
⛅ November36°F59°F20%0.1in9.0h7.0/10
🌫️ December30°F48°F26%0.1in7.7h4.9/10
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 November, Samarkand averages 59°F, 20% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

November vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 8.9/10). Difference:

FAQ — Samarkand in November

Is November a good time to visit Samarkand?
November 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 November?
With 59°F max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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