January · Uzbekistan
Best time to visit Samarkand in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Samarkand in January
Average temperature 1°C, 41 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Samarkand scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Samarkand's turquoise domes and Silk Road squares make it the showpiece of Central Asia.
January in Samarkand — middling scores, decent value
At 1°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Samarkand — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Samarkand in January?
- In January, Samarkand averages 1°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Samarkand?
- January earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Samarkand in January?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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