Samarkand Climate by Month
The climate in Samarkand is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Samarkand, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -4°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Samarkand receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 704 mm. The climate in Samarkand shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in April, with an average of 121 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 5.5 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Samarkand serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 13.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Samarkand.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Samarkand ranges from 1°C in October to 2°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Samarkand in Uzbekistan
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 396 hours of sunshine.
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