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 75/100 with daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F. Midsummer peaks in July at about 39°C / 102°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 | 1 | 6° / 43°F | 24 mm | Poor |
| February | 11 | 9° / 48°F | 34 mm | Poor |
| March | 65 | 17° / 63°F | 38 mm | Very good |
| April | 90 | 24° / 75°F | 34 mm | Excellent |
| May | 91 | 31° / 88°F | 21 mm | Excellent |
| June | 54 | 36° / 97°F | 9 mm | Good |
| July | 30 | 39° / 102°F | 3 mm | Mixed |
| August | 50 | 37° / 99°F | 3 mm | Good |
| September | 95 | 31° / 88°F | 3 mm | Excellent |
| October | 95 | 22° / 72°F | 14 mm | Excellent |
| November | 42 | 14° / 57°F | 28 mm | Good |
| December | 4 | 7° / 45°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 75/100, ~27°C / 81°F days). Hottest: July, ~39°C / 102°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~238 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Bukhara (3,117 h/yr), Urgench (3,100 h/yr), Samarkand (2,936 h/yr). See every Uzbekistan destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.