Climate Insights for Samarkand
Samarkand City, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan
Climate Overview
The climate in Samarkand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 494 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 104 mm of rainfall. Samarkand is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Samarkand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 19.4 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4.1 in of rainfall. Samarkand is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Samarkand has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Samarkand has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 67°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 36°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 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Samarkand is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 494 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 104 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 103 mm less than March, 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 41cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.Samarkand is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 4.1 in less than March, 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 16in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.
Wind
Samarkand is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Samarkand is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Samarkand is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Samarkand is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 28°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samarkand 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 Samarkand 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.