Winter
Dec → Feb8 to 11°
nights -2 to -1°
- 9 rainy days · 53 mm
When is the best time to visit Samarkand?
- Jan8°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar16°fair
- Apr21°recommended
- May27°recommended
- Jun34°fair
- Jul36°not recommended
- Aug34°fair
- Sep29°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov14°fair
- Dec9°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Samarkand, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | -2° | 59 mm | 9 d | |
| February | 11° | -1° | 67 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 16° | 4° | 97 mm | 13 d | |
| April | 21° | 8° | 72 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| May | 27° | 14° | 67 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| June | 34° | 18° | 7 mm | 2 d | |
| July | 36° | 21° | 1 mm | 0 d | |
| August | 34° | 19° | 3 mm | 1 d | |
| September | 29° | 14° | 4 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 8° | 38 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 14° | 2° | 47 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 9° | -1° | 33 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Samarkand, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Registan Square) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 27°
nights 4 to 14°
- 10 rainy days · 79 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug34 to 36°
nights 18 to 21°
- 1 rainy days · 4 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 29°
nights 2 to 14°
- 5 rainy days · 30 mm
Book early for April to May and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Samarkand, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h57 of daylight, in December 9h23, a difference of 5h35.
9h39Jan
10h39Feb
11h50Mar
13h12Apr
14h21May
14h57Jun
14h42Jul
13h43Aug
12h23Sep
11h04Oct
9h56Nov
9h23Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Registan Square" (39.65°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Samarkand, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, April, May, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Samarkand, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- MarchNavruz
The Persian New Year is celebrated at the equinox: sumalak cooked in the street, dancing, laden tables and a public holiday across the country.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended8°-2° at night
- 59 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°-1° at night
- 67 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair16°4° at night
- 97 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended21°8° at night
- 72 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended27°14° at night
- 67 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair34°18° at night
- 7 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended36°21° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair34°19° at night
- 3 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended29°14° at night
- 4 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°8° at night
- 38 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair14°2° at night
- 47 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended9°-1° at night
- 33 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 8 °C at best, -2 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (97 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 36 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (3 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 29 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 38 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 47 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 9 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (33 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samarkand?
April to May and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 29 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Registan Square).
Which month should you avoid in Samarkand?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 67 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Registan Square).
What is the hottest month in Samarkand?
July, with 36 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Registan Square).
What is the coldest month in Samarkand?
January, with 8 °C at best during the day and -2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Registan Square).
What is the driest month in Samarkand?
July: 1 mm over 0 days of rain, against 97 mm in March, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Samarkand?
The gap between day and night reaches 16 °C in June: 34 °C in the afternoon, 18 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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