May · Uzbekistan
Best time to visit Samarkand in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Samarkand in May
Average temperature 19°C, 63 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 53% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Samarkand scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Samarkand's turquoise domes and Silk Road squares make it the showpiece of Central Asia.
May in Samarkand — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
May averages 19°C (66°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Samarkand (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Samarkand in May?
- In May, Samarkand averages 19°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Samarkand?
- May earns a 9.2/10 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 May?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 53% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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