🇺🇿 Samarkand vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Samarkand, Uzbekistan vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Samarkand is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Rainfall is broadly similar between them.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇿 Samarkand🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high21°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (36°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year108108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇺🇿 Samarkand

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

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Samarkand or Tokyo warmer?

Samarkand is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Samarkand or Tokyo?

Both get a similar number of rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Samarkand vs Tokyo?

Samarkand is best around April, September, October; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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