Climate Insights for Taşkent

The climate in Taşkent is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 751mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 179mm of rainfall. Taşkent is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Taşkent experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Taşkent vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Taşkent is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 751mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 179mm of rainfall. January and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 12mm. That's 167mm less than December, 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. Taşkent receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 337cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 163cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Taşkent is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Taşkent, which began on June 21, 2026. Taşkent is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Taşkent is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taşkent 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.