Best Time to Visit Bukhara, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Bukhara is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Bukhara for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 1.5°C / 34.7°F in January to 29.4°C / 84.9°F in July, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (June) to 29 mm / 1.1 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bukhara, Bukhara, Uzbekistan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bukhara's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 16.6°C61.9°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 21.8°C71.2°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 27.2°C81°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 29.4°C84.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.9°C80.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 20.8°C69.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 14.1°C57.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bukhara?
The best time to visit Bukhara for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 29.4°C / 84.9°F, and the driest is June with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bukhara's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Bukhara?
The rainy season at Bukhara, Bukhara runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 13 mm / 0.5 in. The wettest single month is March (29 mm / 1.1 in).
What is the driest month in Bukhara?
The driest month in Bukhara is June, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.2°C / 81°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bukhara?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bukhara — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 29 mm / 1.1 in in March, and the coldest month averages 1.5°C / 34.7°F.
Is Bukhara climate different from Uzbekistan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bukhara figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Uzbekistan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bukhara specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.