Month guide · Samarkand · Uzbekistan
Samarkand in October
What October is really like in Samarkand: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Samarkand. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Golden light, comfortable temperatures and pomegranates and quinces in the bazaar; still very popular with tour groups.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in October
October is the 7th-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 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:53
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). The most popular season, with warm days, harvest produce and golden light, cooling quickly in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 5 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Samarkand, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Neighbourhood · Old Jewish Mahalla
Old Jewish quarter and Gumbaz Synagogue
Ask your guesthouse whether the synagogue can be visited when you are there; a local guide can arrange access.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
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
Religious site · Siab Bazaar and Bibi-Khanym
Hazrat Khizr Mosque
Climb up in the late afternoon for the best light over Bibi-Khanym's domes.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 7°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Samarkand?
One of the best months to visit Samarkand. The other best months are April–May and September. Compare every month.
Samarkand in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Samarkand?
It is one of the best months to visit Samarkand. Golden light, comfortable temperatures and pomegranates and quinces in the bazaar; still very popular with tour groups.
+How warm is Samarkand in October?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Samarkand in October?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.