Samarkand weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Samarkand: highs of 5°C (42°F) and about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average -3°C (26°F) and cloud cover 65% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 8°C (46°F) and 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Samarkand?
least pleasant month Weather score 41/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Samarkand. For better conditions, consider Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Samarkand in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 35 mm (1.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Samarkand in January?
Days average 5°C (42°F) and nights -3°C (26°F).
Samarkand weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (42°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 35 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| February | 8°C (46°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 48 mm | 64% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (58°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm | 64% | fair |
| April | 20°C (69°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 56 mm | 59% | best |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 30 mm | 52% | best |
| June | 34°C (92°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 7 mm | 41% | best |
| July | 36°C (97°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm | 37% | fair |
| August | 34°C (94°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 1 mm | 34% | best |
| September | 29°C (83°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 2 mm | 31% | best |
| October | 20°C (69°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 14 mm | 41% | best |
| November | 12°C (54°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 35 mm | 55% | fair |
| December | 6°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 30 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months