Climate guide for Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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About Tashkent

Tashkent is a sightseeing destination in Uzbekistan. Plan around late spring through early autumn for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for sightseeing travel. Use the monthly scores to plan walking and sightseeing days around heat, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Tashkent's monthly climate scores before locking flights - temperate patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Tashkent, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Uzbekistan.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Tashkent ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Tashkent sightseeing days.

Things to do in Tashkent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Tashkent: the short answer

The best time to visit Tashkent is April, followed by May, September. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 15°C with 25 mm of rain and about 23 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.4/10.

Across the year Tashkent swings from 0°C in January to 30°C in July, a 30-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in September to 105 mm in March. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Tashkent is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (30°C). Coolest: January (0°C). Driest: September (3 mm). Wettest: March (105 mm).

Tashkent month by month

January in Tashkent — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.5/10

January averages 0°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tashkent — 5.5 points higher on the same scale.

February in Tashkent — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.4/10

February averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 sunny days and 10.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tashkent — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.

March in Tashkent — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

March averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 105 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tashkent — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

April in Tashkent — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

April averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 sunny days and 13.1 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tashkent at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May in Tashkent — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

May averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 45 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 14.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tashkent at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

June in Tashkent — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.3/10

June averages 28°C (82°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 15 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tashkent — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

July in Tashkent — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

July averages 30°C (86°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.7 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tashkent — 4 points higher on the same scale.

August in Tashkent — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

August averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.7 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tashkent — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

September in Tashkent — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

September averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 23 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tashkent at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Tashkent — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

October averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 9 sunny days and 10.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tashkent — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

November in Tashkent — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

November averages 9°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tashkent — 4 points higher on the same scale.

December in Tashkent — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

December averages 1°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Tashkent — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Tashkent, Uzbekistan?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Tashkent are April, May, September. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Tashkent year-round?
Tashkent has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 0°C in January to 30°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.5 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Tashkent?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Tashkent are January (4.5/10), December (5.1/10), February (5.4/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Tashkent?
March is the wettest month in Tashkent, averaging about 105 mm of rainfall. September is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Tashkent?
May sees the most sun in Tashkent, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Tashkent a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Tashkent is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Tashkent calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Tashkent: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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