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.
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Uzbekistan in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Uzbekistan climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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