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Samarkand in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Samarkand in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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Samarkand in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Samarkand in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 13°C Max 23°C 60 mm 4 day(s) 45% 15% UV 5 13.9 h/day
Best activities in May
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 05:18 19:40
Hourly weather

Average weather in Samarkand in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Samarkand in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 May 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
24 days out of 31 (77%)
9.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
23 days out of 31 (74%)
7.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
23 days out of 31 (74%)
12.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
22 days out of 31 (70%)
21.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
19 days out of 31 (61%)
23.0°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
2 days out of 31 (6%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
19 days out of 31 (61%)
22.2°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Partly Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
22 days out of 31 (70%)
16.2°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
23 days out of 31 (74%)
10.7°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Climate

Climate of Samarkand in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Samarkand in May.

Temperatures and rain in Samarkand in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Samarkand in May

The climate of Samarkand in May is humid. An average of 60 mm precipitation is recorded over 13 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 90 mm over 15 days.

Temperatures are warm in Samarkand in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 23°C, while the minimum falls to about 13°C. The month's average temperature is 18°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Samarkand in May: 32°C as a maximum in 2018 and 2°C as a minimum in 2020.

In May, the days last on average 14:22 in Samarkand. The sun rises around 05:18 and sets around 19:40.

With favorable weather, the month of May is a good month to travel to Samarkand in Uzbekistan.

In May, the most favorable activities in Samarkand are: Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Samarkand in May

Check the seasonal normals in Samarkand in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature 12.4°C 18.0°C 22.2°C
Maximum temperature 17.2°C 23.2°C 27.8°C
Minimum temperature 7.6°C 12.8°C 16.6°C
Record maximum temperature 29.0°C
(2011)
 32.0°C
(2018)
 37.0°C
(2020)
Record low temperature -6.0°C
(2009)
 2.0°C
(2020)
 6.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
 8 day(s)
(27%)
Number of days at +18° 14 day(s)
(47%)
 29 day(s)
(94%)
 30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 2 day(s)
(7%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 14 km/h 14 km/h 16 km/h
Wind temperature 6.4°C 12.3°C 16.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 90.2 mm 60.5 mm 18.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 15 day(s)
(50%)
 13 day(s)
(42%)
 8 day(s)
(27%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(17%)
 4 day(s)
(11%)
 1 day(s)
(2%)
Record precipitation in one day 41.2 mm
(2013)
 34.8 mm
(2009)
 18.6 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 57% 45% 33%
Visibility 9.6 km 9.8 km 9.9 km
Cloud cover 24% 15% 7%
UV index 4 5 6
Daily sunshine 12h 14h 14h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h55 05h18 05h04
Sunset time 19h10 19h40 20h01
Day length 13h15 14h22 14h57
Our opinion on the climate in May
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Activities and events

What to do in Samarkand in May?

Best activities in May
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Samarkand in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Samarkand in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Cloudy
14°C24°C0.0 mm
2
Overcast
14°C24°C3.5 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
13°C26°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
15°C28°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
16°C28°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
15°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
17°C31°C0.0 mm
8
Cloudy
17°C25°C1.2 mm
9
Cloudy
13°C23°C1.0 mm
10
Cloudy
13°C24°C0.3 mm
11
Cloudy
14°C25°C0.0 mm
12
Cloudy
15°C27°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
19°C32°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
19°C33°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
20°C32°C0.0 mm
18
Cloudy
14°C23°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
13°C25°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
15°C29°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
17°C31°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
20°C33°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
19°C27°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
12°C26°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
12°C29°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
12°C24°C0.4 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
8°C19°C4.3 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
9°C22°C0.1 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
10°C22°C0.0 mm
30
Light drizzle
8°C20°C0.4 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
8°C24°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Samarkand in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Samarkand in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Samarkand in May, which places this month 5th out of 12.

Expect an average of 23°C during the day and 13°C at night, with about 60 mm of precipitation spread over 4 rainy days.

Expect about 13.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 74/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Samarkand are: May, June, July, August and September. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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