Samarkand Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 6°C (43°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Samarkand compares to cities worldwide.
Samarkand Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to cold in Samarkand. At night, minimum temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) in July to -4°C (25°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Samarkand by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, gets 396 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Samarkand Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Samarkand spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Samarkand vs Uzbekistan
The map below shows the annual temperature across Uzbekistan. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Samarkand vs World: Temperature Compared
Samarkand's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Samarkand?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Samarkand, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 6°C (43°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 33°C (91°F) with 42% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Samarkand this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Samarkand's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Samarkand climate page.
