Samarkand & the Silk Road
Turquoise-tiled domes that stopped Silk Road traders in their tracks for the same reason they stop everyone now, a bazaar still trading spices and silk under the same arches, and bread stamped with a pattern that has not changed in centuries.
The best time to visit Samarkand & the Silk Road is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F). Local time there is 02:52 (UTC+5).
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The year at a glance
April · high 22°C · rain 83mm · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C45°F | 62mm2.4in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| February | 12°C53°F | 63mm2.5in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| March | 16°C61°F | 93mm3.7in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 22°C71°F | 83mm3.3in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 27°C81°F | 64mm2.5in | 14.3h14.3h | in the recommended window |
| June | 34°C93°F | 7mm0.3in | 15.0h15.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 37°C99°F | 1mm0.0in | 14.7h14.7h | |
| August | 34°C94°F | 5mm0.2in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| September | 30°C85°F | 4mm0.2in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C70°F | 31mm1.2in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 14°C56°F | 43mm1.7in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| December | 9°C49°F | 30mm1.2in | 9.4h9.4h |
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When is the best time to visit Samarkand & the Silk Road?
The best time to visit Samarkand & the Silk Road is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F).
How warm does Samarkand & the Silk Road get?
Typical daytime highs in Samarkand & the Silk Road are Mar–May 22°C (71°F), Jun–Aug 35°C (95°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (71°F), Dec–Feb 9°C (49°F).
Is Samarkand & the Silk Road expensive?
On the ground, Samarkand & the Silk Road is cheap.
What sort of trip is Samarkand & the Silk Road good for?
Samarkand & the Silk Road is good for history and culture, bucket-list trips, food and drink, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Samarkand & the Silk Road?
The wettest month in Samarkand & the Silk Road is March at 93mm (3.7in), the driest July at 1mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 41mm (1.6in).
What plug do I need for Samarkand & the Silk Road?
Samarkand & the Silk Road uses type C, F, I sockets at 220 V.
