Climate Insights for Bukhara

Old City, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

Hottest
July
39°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low29°F low
Wettest
February
31 mm rain1.2 in rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bukhara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 141 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 31 mm of rainfall. Bukhara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Bukhara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 5.5 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Bukhara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -1°FebMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°MarMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 6°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 12°MayMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 18°JunMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 22°JulMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 25°AugMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°SepMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 16°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°NovMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 2°DecMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 29°FFebMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 99°FAverage: 87°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 103°FAverage: 91°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 36°FDecMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 31°F
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Bukhara has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Bukhara has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 74°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 91°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Bukhara is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 141 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 31 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 31 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 7cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Bukhara is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 1.2 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 1.2 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 3in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Bukhara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Bukhara is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan3°38°F
Feb6°43°F
Mar13°55°F
Apr19°66°F
May26°78°F
Jun31°87°F
Jul33°91°F
Aug29°85°F
Sep24°74°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov8°47°F
Dec4°39°F

The best time to visit Bukhara is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Bukhara is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 103°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 29°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bukhara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bukhara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-1 °C29 °F
8 °C47 °F
11 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
1 °C33 °F
12 °C53 °F
12 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
6 °C44 °F
19 °C65 °F
13 km/h8 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
25 °C78 °F
12 km/h8 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
37 °C99 °F
15 km/h9 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
39 °C103 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
36 °C97 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
31 °C88 °F
14 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
2 °C36 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
9 °C48 °F
11 km/h7 mph
11 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in