Month guide · Samarkand · Uzbekistan
Samarkand in August
What August is really like in Samarkand: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Hot and dry, with grapes and melons at their best in the bazaar.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Samarkand: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:45
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:29
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and bright with little shade at the monuments; fruit season in the bazaar and long, warm evenings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in September). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- Sharq Taronalari — international music festival on the Registan (held in some years, usually late August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Gur-e-Amir quarter
Gur-e-Amir
Timur's mausoleum, begun in 1403 for his grandson Muhammad Sultan, has a ribbed turquoise dome over an interior of gold leaf and onyx.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
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Historic site · Afrasiyab
Shah-i-Zinda
Come early in the morning when the low sun lights the tiles and before groups arrive; dress modestly, as many visitors are pilgrims.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Siab Bazaar and Bibi-Khanym
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Timur ordered this enormous Friday mosque after his Indian campaign of 1398–99, and it was finished around 1404.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
Market · Siab Bazaar and Bibi-Khanym
Siab Bazaar
Go in the morning for the freshest bread and the liveliest trade; bargain politely for dried fruit and nuts.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Photo spot
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 18°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Samarkand?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Samarkand in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Samarkand?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and dry, with grapes and melons at their best in the bazaar.
+How warm is Samarkand in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Samarkand in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.