The best time to visit Uzbekistan
The best time to visit Uzbekistan for warm, sunny weather is March to June, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 76/100 with daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F. Midsummer peaks in July at about 37°C / 99°F — hot for sightseeing, ideal for the coast.
Uzbekistan by month, averaged across 6 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 24 mm | Poor |
| February | 1 | 7° / 45°F | 34 mm | Poor |
| March | 53 | 15° / 59°F | 38 mm | Good |
| April | 89 | 22° / 72°F | 34 mm | Excellent |
| May | 90 | 29° / 84°F | 21 mm | Excellent |
| June | 70 | 35° / 95°F | 9 mm | Excellent |
| July | 47 | 37° / 99°F | 3 mm | Good |
| August | 64 | 35° / 95°F | 3 mm | Very good |
| September | 95 | 29° / 84°F | 3 mm | Excellent |
| October | 90 | 20° / 68°F | 14 mm | Excellent |
| November | 25 | 11° / 52°F | 28 mm | Mixed |
| December | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 27 mm | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: March to June — Uzbekistan's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 76/100, ~25°C / 77°F days). Hottest: July, ~37°C / 99°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~238 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Bukhara (2,891 h/yr), Tashkent (2,824 h/yr), Samarkand (2,803 h/yr). See every Uzbekistan destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.