AI-generatedBukhara at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,070 h
- Rain a year
- 145 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 220 m
Climate in Bukhara
Bukhara has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year, Bukhara is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:5118:05
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:34–07:28 · evening 17:28–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:24–06:34 · evening 18:21–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bukhara in October?
In October, Bukhara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bukhara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min06:51 – 18:05
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Samarkand
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Bukhara
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Bukhara, 76 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bukhara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bukhara: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bukhara has about 2 rainy days with 6 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bukhara
How breezy and how cloudy Bukhara is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bukhara typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Bukhara: mostly sunny, with about 8.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bukhara
How often the day gets hot in Bukhara (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bukhara has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bukhara
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 33 | 8° | −2° | 4.4 h | 5 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 11° | 0° | 5.5 h | 5 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 18° | 5° | 6.8 h | 6 | 31 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 25° | 12° | 8.7 h | 5 | 24 |
| MayMay | 73 | 31° | 18° | 10.5 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 23° | 11.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 38° | 25° | 12.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 23° | 12.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 31° | 17° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 98 | 23° | 10° | 8.5 h | 2 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 15° | 4° | 5.4 h | 4 | 14 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 9° | 0° | 4.2 h | 3 | 12 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
39.77° N, 64.43° E · 220 m · Asia/Samarkand
Best time to visit Bukhara
The best time to visit Bukhara is from March to April and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and in October. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. The wettest month is March with 31 mm of precipitation.
Bukhara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bukhara in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–31 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Bukhara in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 36–38 °C by day
- 12 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Bukhara in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 15–31 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Bukhara in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 8–11 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bukhara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Bukhara (score 98 and 98). In April, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. April has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 98 | 98 |
| Day high | 23° | 25° |
| Night low | 10° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h | 8.7 h |
| Rainy days | 2better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 6 mmbetter | 24 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Bukhara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January8° · 4 h
In January, Bukhara is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in January51February11° · 6 h
In February, Bukhara is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in February86March18° · 7 h
In March, Bukhara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in March98April25° · 9 h
In April, Bukhara is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in April73May31° · 11 h
In May, Bukhara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in May50June37° · 12 h
In June, Bukhara is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in June50July38° · 12 h
In July, Bukhara is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in July50August36° · 12 h
In August, Bukhara is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in August76September31° · 10 h
In September, Bukhara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in September98October23° · 9 h
In October, Bukhara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in October72November15° · 5 h
In November, Bukhara is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bukhara.
Bukhara in November40December9° · 4 h
In December, Bukhara is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Bukhara.
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Bukhara vs. Samarkand
In October the holiday weather in Bukhara and Samarkand is about equally good (score 98 vs. 96). During the day Samarkand is 2 °C cooler than Bukhara. Samarkand gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Bukhara | Samarkand |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 98 | 96 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
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Bukhara in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bukhara has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 12.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 98
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (4 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bukhara
When is the best time to visit Bukhara?
The best time to visit Bukhara is from March to April and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bukhara?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Bukhara?
The wettest month is March with 31 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bukhara get?
Bukhara gets around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Bukhara in?
Bukhara uses the time zone Asia/Samarkand, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bukhara?
A nonstop flight from London to Bukhara takes about 6 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bukhara?
Bukhara has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 98, Christmas holidays 37.
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