Weather in May in Uzbekistan
Planning a trip to Uzbekistan this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Uzbekistan in May?
May in Uzbekistan generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Samarkand at 25°C to very warm in Bukhara at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Bukhara and 12°C in Samarkand.For specific regional insights in Uzbekistan, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bukhara with an average of 11 mm to moderate rainfall in Samarkand with 85 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Samarkand enjoys approximately 316 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Uzbekistan climate page.
Where to go in Uzbekistan in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Uzbekistan?
Samarkand
In May Samarkand generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Tashkent
In May Tashkent generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Bukhara
In May Bukhara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Andijan
In May Andijan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Navoi
In May Navoi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Uzbekistan?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Uzbekistan with overall perfect weather in Samarkand.
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 weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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