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Samarkand in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Samarkand in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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Samarkand in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Samarkand in October in summary
Fair weather
Min 7°C Max 18°C 21 mm 2 day(s) 44% 14% 9.4 h/day 0.3 cm
Best activities in October
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:42 17:53
Hourly weather

Average weather in Samarkand in October 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Samarkand in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. 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.

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Climate

Climate of Samarkand in October

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Samarkand in October.

Temperatures and rain in Samarkand in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in October, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of October 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 October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Samarkand in October

Check the seasonal normals in Samarkand in October 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
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 19.4°C 12.6°C 5.6°C
Maximum temperature 25.2°C 17.8°C 10.5°C
Minimum temperature 13.5°C 7.4°C 0.7°C
Record maximum temperature 36.0°C
(2021)
29.0°C
(2013)
26.0°C
(2017)
Record low temperature 1.0°C
(2010)
-5.0°C
(2013)
-16.0°C
(2016)
Number of days at +30° 3 day(s)
(10%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 29 day(s)
(97%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
2 day(s)
(7%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
13 day(s)
(43%)
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 14 km/h 12 km/h
Wind temperature 13.2°C 6.6°C -1.3°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 5.5 mm 20.7 mm 37.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation 2 day(s)
(7%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
9 day(s)
(30%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 0 day(s)
(2%)
2 day(s)
(5%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
Record precipitation in one day 11.1 mm
(2010)
17.2 mm
(2018)
17.8 mm
(2018)
Other weather data
Humidity 31% 44% 59%
Visibility 10.0 km 9.8 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 5% 14% 23%
UV index 6 4 3
Daily sunshine 12h 9h 8h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h13 06h42 07h16
Sunset time 18h41 17h53 17h17
Day length 12h28 11h11 10h01
Our opinion on the climate in October
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Activities and events

What to do in Samarkand in October?

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

What was the weather like in Samarkand in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
13°C22°C0.0 mm
2
Partly Cloudy
10°C19°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
5°C19°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
6°C21°C0.0 mm
5
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
12°C18°C0.3 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
5°C19°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
3°C20°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
10°C20°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
11°C21°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
8°C20°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
6°C23°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
11°C24°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
12°C23°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
11°C25°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
6°C24°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
9°C25°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
7°C23°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
11°C20°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
4°C18°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
3°C19°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
10°C20°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
12°C22°C0.0 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
14°C22°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
8°C23°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
10°C22°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
8°C20°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
9°C22°C0.0 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
16°C19°C0.3 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
8°C18°C1.3 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
6°C21°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
8°C19°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Samarkand in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Samarkand in October: your frequently asked questions

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

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Samarkand in October, which ranks this month 7th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 18°C during the day and 7°C at night, with about 21 mm of precipitation spread over 2 rainy days.

Expect about 9.4 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.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 57/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Samarkand are: May, June, July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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