Samarkand
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Samarkand month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Samarkand are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and March the wettest (about 97 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1 | -2.4 | 54 | 6.4 |
| February | 10.6 | -0.9 | 60 | 6.8 |
| March | 16.0 | 4.0 | 97 | 7.8 |
| April | 21.3 | 8.7 | 73 | 9.8 |
| May | 27.5 | 13.9 | 67 | 11.6 |
| June | 33.7 | 18.6 | 6 | 13.2 |
| July | 36.6 | 21.4 | 1 | 13.3 |
| August | 34.3 | 18.9 | 2 | 12.9 |
| September | 29.7 | 14.3 | 4 | 11.3 |
| October | 21.4 | 7.8 | 34 | 9.2 |
| November | 13.9 | 1.8 | 40 | 7.5 |
| December | 9.0 | -1.2 | 43 | 6.3 |
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Research updated Saturday, August 22, 2026Past and future events in Samarkand
Upcoming
- 46th Chess Olympiad
Wikidata records Samarkand as the event location. Chess tournament.
Previously
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01 · OverviewSamarkand, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Samarkand took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Samarkand
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Samarkand
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Samarkand
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Samarkand
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Samarkand
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Samarkand
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01 · Q&AWhere is Samarkand located and what are its coordinates?
Samarkand is situated in Uzbekistan at geographic coordinates 39.6546, 66.9644 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Samarkand?
Samarkand has a recorded population of approximately 595,200 and observes the Asia/Samarkand time zone (UZS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Samarkand?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Samarkand include uz, ru, tg, and the circulating currency is UZS.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Samarkand?
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