Uzbekistan · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Samarkand are April, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Samarkand sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 35°C, and its coolest in January (around 7°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 378mm — March is typically the wettest month (~73mm) and July the driest (~2mm).
July is the sunniest month, with about 373 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / -1°C | 41mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 10° / 0°C | 52mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 15° / 5°C | 73mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 22° / 10°C | 63mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 27° / 14°C | 40mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 33° / 18°C | 7mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 35° / 20°C | 2mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 33° / 18°C | 2mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 29° / 14°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 22° / 8°C | 16mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 15° / 3°C | 40mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 9° / 0°C | 39mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Samarkand is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 41mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 119 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Samarkand is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (49°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 131 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Samarkand is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 73mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 172 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Samarkand is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 229 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Samarkand is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 298 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Samarkand is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 7mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 346 hours of sunshine over the month (~12h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Samarkand is hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (94°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 373 hours of sunshine over the month (~12h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Samarkand is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 359 hours of sunshine over the month (~12h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Samarkand is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 3mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 306 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Samarkand is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 16mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 243 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Samarkand is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 151 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Samarkand is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (49°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 39mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 120 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers