Our verdict
The best time to visit Samarkand is March
In the height of summer, temperatures in Samarkand can reach a maximum of 34℃ (93℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to -10℃ (15℉) around January.
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Samarkand, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around August. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Samarkand in April. Head over there in August instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Samarkand, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.
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Samarkand seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Samarkand as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Samarkand is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Samarkand
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Samarkand for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Samarkand climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Samarkand for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Samarkand in January
- Average temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Samarkand in February
- Average temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Samarkand in March
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Samarkand in April
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Samarkand in May
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 45%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Samarkand in June
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 34%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Samarkand in July
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 28%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Samarkand in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 28%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Samarkand in September
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 31%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Samarkand in October
- Average temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Samarkand in November
- Average temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 54%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Samarkand in December
- Average temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
- Average humidity: 58%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Samarkand in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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