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Qarshi weather & best time to visit

City break

Qarshi at a glance

Best time
Apr, Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 39°
Sunshine a year
3,040 h
Rain a year
260 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+5
Elevation
374 m

Climate in Qarshi

Qarshi has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Qarshi is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Qarshi

The best time to visit Qarshi is in April and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. The wettest month is March with 53 mm of precipitation.

Qarshi through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Qarshi in spring

Mar – May

83

Excellent

  • 18–32 °C by day
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Qarshi in summer

Jun – Aug

50

Fair

  • 37–39 °C by day
  • 12.1 h of sun a day
  • 2 rainy days in all

Qarshi in autumn

Sep – Nov

83

Excellent

  • 17–32 °C by day
  • 8.2 h of sun a day
  • 8 rainy days in all

Qarshi in winter

Dec – Feb

43

Fair

  • 9–12 °C by day
  • 4.6 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jun – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Qarshi for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

98

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April, October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 13°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 24°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

06:4518:00

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 06:28–07:21 · evening 17:24–18:17
Blue hour
Morning 06:18–06:28 · evening 18:17–18:27

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.

October in Qarshi compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high28°20°
Night-time low12°6°
Daylight11.8 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Qarshi in October?

In October, Qarshi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qarshi.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 15 min06:45 – 18:00
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
23 %on averageAll months
Hot days
4 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+5offset from UTC

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

Compare two months in Qarshi

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Qarshi (score 98 and 94). Daytime highs are about the same. April has 3 more rainy days.

October vs April, Qarshi
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score9894
Daytime high25°25°
Night-time low9°12°
Sunshine8.5 h8.4 h
Rainy days3better6
Rainfall10 mmbetter38 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Qarshi month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

34January9° · 4.3 h

In January, Qarshi is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in January
50February12° · 5.2 h

In February, Qarshi is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in February
82March18° · 6.3 h

In March, Qarshi is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in March
94April25° · 8.4 h

In April, Qarshi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in April
72May32° · 10.4 h

In May, Qarshi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in May
50June37° · 11.9 h

In June, Qarshi is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.9 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 Qarshi.

Qarshi in June
50July39° · 12.5 h

In July, Qarshi is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in July
50August37° · 12.0 h

In August, Qarshi is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in August
71September32° · 10.5 h

In September, Qarshi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in September
98October25° · 8.5 h

In October, Qarshi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in October
79November17° · 5.6 h

In November, Qarshi is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in November
44December11° · 4.2 h

In December, Qarshi is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Qarshi.

Qarshi in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Qarshi

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (23°). 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.

OctoberDay 25°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan349°0°4.3 h735
FebruaryFeb5012°1°5.2 h844
MarchMar8218°6°6.3 h853
AprilApr9425°12°8.4 h638
MayMay7232°17°10.4 h422
JuneJun5037°21°11.9 h14
JulyJul5039°23°12.5 h01
AugustAug5037°20°12.0 h00
SeptemberSep7132°15°10.5 h01
OctoberOct9825°9°8.5 h310
NovemberNov7917°4°5.6 h526
DecemberDec4411°1°4.2 h625

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

38.86° N, 65.79° E · 374 m · Asia/Samarkand

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Qarshi

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,040 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.5 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 75 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Qarshi, 75 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Qarshi: 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.

Per year
260 mm on 48 days
Wettest month
Mar · 53 mm
Driest month
Aug · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 10 mm

In October, Qarshi has about 3 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Qarshi

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 the time, 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.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Qarshi

How breezy and how cloudy Qarshi 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.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Qarshi typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
33 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Aug · 3 %
Cloudiest month
Mar · 57 %
OctoberCloud cover 23 %Sunshine 8.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Qarshi: 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Qarshi

How often the day gets hot in Qarshi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
142 days
Hottest month
Jul · 39 °C
Hot months
May – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 4Daytime high 25 °C

In October, Qarshi has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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

Snow
Snow

Snow in Qarshi

Snow is possible in Qarshi, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
5 days
Fresh snow a year
18 cm
Snow possible
Jan

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Qarshi.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Qarshi

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Qarshi 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.

Qarshi has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    90

    Excellent

    • 23 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • 10.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    50

    Fair

    • 37 °C by day
    • 12.2 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 8.5 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    39

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • 4.3 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 6 h 45 min
Distance
5,190 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.

Good to know: Uzbekistan

Currency
Uzbekistani Som (UZS)
Language
Uzbek
Sockets
Type C, F, I · 220 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+998
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Qarshi vs Shahrisabz

In October the holiday weather in Qarshi and Shahrisabz is about equally good (score 98 vs 97). During the day Shahrisabz is 3 °C cooler than Qarshi. Shahrisabz gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Qarshi vs Shahrisabz, in October
in OctoberQarshiShahrisabz
Holiday weather score9897
Daytime high25°22°
Sunshine9 h8 h
Rainy days34
Best timeApr, OctApr – May, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberQarshi 25°Shahrisabz 22°
QarshiShahrisabz
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Ranking

Uzbekistan in October: the best places

In October, Qarshi ranks 2 of 14 destinations in this country.

  1. Termez26°99
  2. 2QarshiThis page25°98
  3. 3Bukhara23°98
  4. 4Shahrisabz22°97
  5. 5Samarkand22°96
  6. 6Kokand23°94
  7. 7Namangan22°93
  8. 8Urgench21°92
All destinations: Uzbekistan
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Frequently asked questions about Qarshi

When is the best time to visit Qarshi?

The best time to visit Qarshi is in 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 Qarshi?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Qarshi?

The wettest month is March with 53 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Qarshi get?

Qarshi gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Qarshi in?

Qarshi is on UTC+5 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Qarshi?

A nonstop flight from London to Qarshi takes about 6 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,190 km.

Which school holidays are best for Qarshi?

Qarshi has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 68, summer holidays 50, October half-term 98, Christmas holidays 39.