Weather in December in Uzbekistan
Planning a trip to Uzbekistan this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Uzbekistan in December?
December in Uzbekistan generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Ak-bajtal to 10°C in Bukhara. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Bukhara and -7°C in Ak-bajtal.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Uzbekistan, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Khiva with an average of 9 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Samarkand with 65 mm.Average sunshine
The city Samarkand usually sees around 131 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Uzbekistan climate page.
Where to go in Uzbekistan in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Uzbekistan, check out our Uzbekistan's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Uzbekistan?
Samarkand
In December Samarkand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Tashkent
In December Tashkent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bukhara
In December Bukhara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Andijan
In December Andijan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Navoi
In December Navoi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Uzbekistan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Samarkand, December may not be the ideal time to visit Uzbekistan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Samarkand. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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