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When is the best time to visit Samarkand?

Find the best time to travel to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Samarkand

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Samarkand.

The maximum temperature in Samarkand is on average 18°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 5°C in January and 31°C in July. Rains remain limited, with about 429 mm of precipitation per year. The driest month receives 3 mm in August, versus 90 mm in April for the wettest.

The weather is pleasant to stay to Samarkand in: May, June, July, August and September. However, the period when the weather is truly ideal is June, July, August and September.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in February and December, while crowding is high in April, May, June, July, September, October and August.

Climate

Climate of Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Samarkand.

Climate charts in Samarkand

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Samarkand?

Samarkand has a mediterranean climate, which is a type of temperate climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa).

Activities

What to do in Samarkand and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Samarkand and the activities you wish to do there.

Gastronomy

Best months
All year round

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Samarkand.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Cultural visits and heritage
Nature and landscapes
Gastronomy
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Samarkand according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
August
High season
AprilMayJuneJulySeptemberOctober
Mid-season
JanuaryMarchNovember
Quieter period
FebruaryDecember
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Samarkand?

Visitor numbers in Samarkand vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, February, March, November and December are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
54/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Samarkand: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Samarkand are concentrated over 5 months: May, June, July, August and September. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Samarkand are the following: January, February, March, November and December. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

There is no real rainy season in Samarkand: precipitation remains fairly consistent from month to month. The wettest month is April (about 90 mm) and the driest is August (about 3 mm).

The hottest month in Samarkand is July, with an average of 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. The coolest is January, with 5°C during the day and -6°C at night.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 14.4 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is December, with 7.8 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. For a quieter trip, aim for January, February, March, November and December. Over the year, the average visitor index is 54/100.

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