Winter
Dec → Feb7 to 11°
nights -3 to 0°
- 8 rainy days · 49 mm
- 6.7 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Uzbekistan?
- Jan7°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar16°fair
- Apr22°recommended
- May26°recommended
- Jun34°fair
- Jul36°not recommended
- Aug34°fair
- Sep29°recommended
- Oct20°recommended
- Nov14°fair
- Dec8°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Uzbekistan, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | -3° | 6.6 h | 55 mm | 9 d | |
| February | 11° | 0° | 6.8 h | 65 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 16° | 4° | 7.8 h | 96 mm | 13 d | |
| April | 22° | 9° | 9.9 h | 66 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| May | 26° | 13° | 11.6 h | 79 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| June | 34° | 18° | 13.3 h | 2 mm | 1 d | |
| July | 36° | 21° | 13.4 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| August | 34° | 19° | 12.9 h | 6 mm | 1 d | |
| September | 29° | 14° | 11.4 h | 4 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 7° | 9.1 h | 44 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 14° | 2° | 7.4 h | 50 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 8° | -2° | 6.7 h | 27 mm | 6 d |
The four seasons in Uzbekistan, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Samarkand) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 26°
nights 4 to 13°
- 10 rainy days · 80 mm
- 9.8 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug34 to 36°
nights 18 to 21°
- 1 rainy days · 3 mm
- 13.2 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 29°
nights 2 to 14°
- 5 rainy days · 33 mm
- 9.3 h of sun
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 Uzbekistan, 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
14h20May
14h57Jun
14h42Jul
13h43Aug
12h23Sep
11h04Oct
9h56Nov
9h23Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Samarkand" (39.63°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Uzbekistan, month by month
EventsNavruzMarchSharq TaronalariAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: April, May, September, October, November
- Towns & culture: 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 Uzbekistan, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- MarchNavruz
In late March, the Persian New Year is celebrated in the squares: sumalak simmered all night, dancing and neighbourhood meals, from Tashkent to Bukhara.
- AugustSharq Taronalari
In August, every other year, the traditional music festival takes over Registan Square in Samarkand.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended7°-3° at night
- 55 mm · 9 d
- 6.6 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°0° at night
- 65 mm · 10 d
- 6.8 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair16°4° at night
- 96 mm · 13 d
- 7.8 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended22°9° at night
- 66 mm · 8 d
- 9.9 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended26°13° at night
- 79 mm · 9 d
- 11.6 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair34°18° at night
- 2 mm · 1 d
- 13.3 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended36°21° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 13.4 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair34°19° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
- 12.9 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended29°14° at night
- 4 mm · 1 d
- 11.4 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended20°7° at night
- 44 mm · 6 d
- 9.1 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair14°2° at night
- 50 mm · 7 d
- 7.4 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended8°-2° at night
- 27 mm · 6 d
- 6.7 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Expect 6.6 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Expect 6.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (96 mm). Expect 7.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (66 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 26 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (79 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 13.3 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 36 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.4 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 12.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 29 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 44 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 50 mm over 7 days. Expect 7.4 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 8 °C at best, -2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 27 mm over 6 days. Expect 6.7 h of sunshine a day. 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 Uzbekistan?
April to May and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 29 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Samarkand).
Which month should you avoid in Uzbekistan?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 65 mm over 10 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Samarkand).
What is the hottest month in Uzbekistan?
July, with 36 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Samarkand).
What is the coldest month in Uzbekistan?
January, with 7 °C at best during the day and -3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Samarkand).
What is the driest month in Uzbekistan?
July: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 96 mm in March, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Uzbekistan?
July, with 13.4 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Uzbekistan?
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.
When is the best time to hike in Uzbekistan?
April, May, September, October, November: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Samarkand), the safest windows for walking.
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