Month guide · Samarkand · Uzbekistan
Samarkand in April
What April is really like in Samarkand: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Шухрат Саъдиев, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Samarkand. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. One of the best months: green surroundings, mild days and fruit trees in flower, though rain showers are still common.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Samarkand: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with March (14°C (57°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:10
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom, green hills and mild days, with Navruz celebrations in March and the most rain of the year in March and April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Samarkand, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Silk Road Samarkand
Eternal City at Silk Road Samarkand
Inside the Silk Road Samarkand complex, the Eternal City is a recreated walled old town with craft workshops, small museums, tea houses and costumed performances in the evenings.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Shopping
Museum · Afrasiyab
Afrasiyab Museum
Look for the boat scene and the procession panels in the main hall; a guide or audio explanation helps decode the figures.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Architecture · Registan and Old Town
Chorsu trading dome
This six-sided 18th-century domed market hall stands at a crossroads beside the Registan, once a trading point for hats and goods.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Landmark · Registan and Old Town
Registan
Visit twice: inside the madrasas in the morning, then come back after dark to see the facades lit from the viewing platform for free.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- After dark
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 10°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Samarkand?
One of the best months to visit Samarkand. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
Samarkand in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Samarkand?
It is one of the best months to visit Samarkand. One of the best months: green surroundings, mild days and fruit trees in flower, though rain showers are still common.
+How warm is Samarkand in April?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Samarkand in April?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.