Samarkand weather in January (Uzbekistan)

Curious about the January weather in Samarkand? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Samarkand generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Samarkand in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 134 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Samarkand. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Samarkand climate page with graphs.

 

Samarkand, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 134 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uzbekistan in January

Find out more about the weather in Uzbekistan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Samarkand in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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