Weather in Samarkand
What's the weather like in Samarkand?
Samarkand has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 36°C (96°F) in July, with overnight lows around -3°C (27°F) and 21°C (70°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Samarkand are April through May, and October.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Samarkand
- Coordinates
- 39.627, 66.975
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | -3°C / 27°F | 59 mm | 13 | — |
| February | 10°C / 51°F | -1°C / 30°F | 61 mm | 13 | — |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 4°C / 38°F | 98 mm | 18 | — |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 8°C / 46°F | 75 mm | 14 | — |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 13°C / 56°F | 55 mm | 12 | — |
| June | 33°C / 91°F | 18°C / 65°F | 6 mm | 4 | — |
| July | 36°C / 96°F | 21°C / 70°F | 1 mm | 2 | — |
| August | 33°C / 92°F | 18°C / 65°F | 3 mm | 1 | — |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 14°C / 57°F | 4 mm | 2 | — |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 7°C / 45°F | 38 mm | 8 | — |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 1°C / 34°F | 50 mm | 11 | — |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | -2°C / 29°F | 32 mm | 10 | — |
Samarkand by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samarkand?
The most comfortable months in Samarkand are usually April, September, October, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Samarkand?
July is typically the hottest month in Samarkand, averaging a high of 36°C (96°F).
What is the coldest month in Samarkand?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -3°C (27°F).
Does it snow in Samarkand?
Snow is rare in Samarkand; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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