Uzbekistan Weather & Best Time to Visit

The best times to visit Uzbekistan are April–June and September–October, when temperatures are mild and the skies are clear.

Spring (March–May)

Warm days (15–28°C), blooming gardens, and comfortable sightseeing. The peak Silk Road season.

Summer (June–August)

Very hot — Bukhara and Khiva regularly hit 40°C. Start early, rest at midday, sightsee again at sunset.

Autumn (September–November)

Second peak season. Warm days, cool nights, ripe fruit at every bazaar.

Winter (December–February)

Cold (−5 to +8°C) and often foggy. Fewer tourists, lower prices, snow on the madrasahs.