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Weather in January in Uzbekistan

Thinking about venturing to Uzbekistan this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Uzbekistan in January?

January in Uzbekistan generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Ak-bajtal at 1°C to cold in Bukhara at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Bukhara and -8°C in Ak-bajtal. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Uzbekistan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Uzbekistan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Khiva with an average of 12 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Samarkand with 74 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 134 hours of sunlight anticipated in Samarkand. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Uzbekistan climate page.

Where to go in Uzbekistan in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Uzbekistan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Uzbekistan?

Samarkand

In January Samarkand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Samarkand
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
7°C 
2,955 hours 
704 mm 
82 days 
poor 
January January
6°C 
-4°C 
134 hours 
74 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
-2°C 
131 hours 
104 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Samarkand

Tashkent

In January Tashkent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tashkent
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
21°C 
8°C 
2,858 hours 
628 mm 
82 days 
poor 
January January
6°C 
-4°C 
118 hours 
62 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
-2°C 
157 hours 
85 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Tashkent

Bukhara

In January Bukhara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Bukhara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
24°C 
10°C 
167 mm 
47 days 
pleasant 
January January
8°C 
-2°C 
23 mm 
7 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
-0°C 
31 mm 
6 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Bukhara

Andijan

In January Andijan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Andijan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
10°C 
2,567 hours 
413 mm 
65 days 
poor 
January January
6°C 
-3°C 
89 hours 
27 mm 
7 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
-1°C 
101 hours 
44 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Andijan

Navoi

In January Navoi 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.

Navoi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
9°C 
263 mm 
59 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
-2°C 
35 mm 
8 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
-1°C 
48 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Navoi

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Is January the best time to visit Uzbekistan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Samarkand, January may not be the ideal time to visit Uzbekistan.

On average, the best time to visit Uzbekistan is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Samarkand. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Uzbekistan.

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