🇨🇳 Beijing vs Samarkand 🇺🇿

Beijing, China vs Samarkand, Uzbekistan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Samarkand is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 43 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇺🇿 Samarkand
Avg annual high18°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (36°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year65108
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberApril, September, October

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇺🇿 Samarkand

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (36°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Samarkand warmer?

Samarkand is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Samarkand?

Samarkand is rainier — Beijing sees about 43 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Samarkand?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Samarkand is best around April, September, October.

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