March · Uzbekistan
Best time to visit Samarkand in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Samarkand in March
Average temperature 9°C, 90 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Samarkand scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Samarkand's turquoise domes and Silk Road squares make it the showpiece of Central Asia.
March in Samarkand — workable with trade-offs
March averages 9°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Samarkand in March?
- In March, Samarkand averages 9°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Samarkand?
- March earns a 6.5/10 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 March?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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